Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma · FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Burial Assistance
A $10,000 death benefit for each enrolled Peoria citizen, paid directly to the funeral home providing services.
Who's eligible
Tribal Citizens Only
The program page states: "The deceased must be an enrolled citizen of the Peoria Tribe." The application adds that the death certificate must list a cause of death ("pending" cannot be processed) and that the Tribal Office must receive the application within 180 days after death. No income test is stated.
Where it's offered
Regional
Administered from the Tribal Office in Miami, Oklahoma. The page and application state no residence requirement; call to confirm.
Location:
118 S. Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, OK 74354
How to apply
Download the Burial Assistance Application and return it with the original certified death certificate no later than 180 days from the date of death. The packet includes a W-9. Mail to P.O. Box 1527, Miami, OK 74355, or deliver to the Tribal Office.
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Contact
Phone: 918-540-2535
Last verified against the official source on 2026-09-24.