Burial Assistance Program

Provides up to $3,500 to help Navajo Nation residents cover funeral and burial expenses for a deceased family member. Increased from $2,500 effective November 1, 2025. Participating mortuaries may also submit the application on behalf of families.

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Who qualifies

Geographic

Navajo Nation residents facing funeral costs for an indigent decedent. Specific income or enrollment criteria follow BIA payment standards; contact NDCFS for current requirements.

How to apply

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Download the fillable Burial Assistance Application from ndcfs.org/burial-assistance/, complete it, and email with supporting documents to Burial_Submissions@ndcfs.org. Participating mortuaries may also submit on behalf of families. Phone: 928-871-6556.

Where it's available

Navajo Nation reservation in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.

Get in touch

Phone928-871-6556 Websitendcfs.org/burial-assistance EmailBurial_Submissions@ndcfs.org

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Navajo Nation · FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Burial Assistance Program

Who's eligible

Geographic

Navajo Nation residents facing funeral costs for an indigent decedent. Specific income or enrollment criteria follow BIA payment standards; contact NDCFS for current requirements.

Where it's offered

Reservation

Navajo Nation reservation in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.

How to apply

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Contact

Phone: 928-871-6556

Email: Burial_Submissions@ndcfs.org

Start application

Last verified against the official source on 2026-05-15.

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