Financial Assistance for funeral expenses

The City provides financial assistance on behalf of deceased Brantford-Brant residents who do not have sufficient funds in their estate to fully cover the cost of a basic funeral, burial and/or cremation.

Who Can Apply

Those who can apply include: next of kin, a relative, friend or professional associated with a person in receipt of OW, ODSP or low income in Brantford-Brant at that time of their death.

Eligibility for assisted funeral services - Who is eligible?

• Brantford-Brant residents receiving Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program benefits
• Low-income residents of Brantford-Brant may also be eligible for services

Eligibility for assistance is based on the deceased individual's assets (for example, life insurance, property) at the time of their death.

• If the deceased wasn’t single, the family unit’s assets will be considered
• If the deceased is a minor child, the application will be based on the parent(s)/legal guardian’s eligibility
• If the assets or life insurance policy exceed the allowable asset level for the family size, assistance will not be granted
• The City must authorize services before a contract is signed
• The City will not reimburse the cost of a funeral, burial or cremation after a contract is signed or services are carried out prior to the City's involvement and approval

Requirements for Application

Applicants will be required to collect the following information regarding the deceased:

• Full name & address
• Date of birth
• Date of death
• Place of death
• Social insurance number
• Marital status
• List of assets (bank account details)
• Life insurance/prepaid funeral
• Source of income
• Sponsorship arrangements (if applicable)
• Next of Kin
• Wills and executor(s)
• Previous Year's Notice of Assessment

After applying, you will be contacted by a member of the Funeral Services team regarding eligibility and verification documents if needed.

Assisted Funeral Service Providers in the City of Brantford & County of Brant

Tranquility Burial & Cremations Services Inc. 
276 St. Paul Ave., Brantford ON
N3R 4M8
(519) 757-1654

McCleister Funeral Home
495 Park Road North
Brantford, ON
N3R 7K8
(519) 758-1553

Beckett-Glaves Family Funeral Centre Ltd.
88 Brant Ave., Brantford ON
N3T 3H3
(519) 752-4331

Hill & Robinson Funeral Home & Cremation Centre Ltd.
30 Nelson St., Brantford ON