The Rocky View County's cemetery services can work with your funeral home and other government agencies to assist with burial costs for low-income families needing support through this difficult time. Funding for this program is made available through Alberta Supports: 1-877-644-9992 or Alberta Supports.
Other Organizations
The sites listed here can help provide financial assistance for funerals and burials to individuals who qualify under their guidelines.
- Alberta Health and Funeral Benefits Unit
Toll-Free: 1-855-638-4443 or email: scss.funeralbenefits@gov.ab.ca - Canada Pension Death/Survivor’s Benefit
Toll-Free: 1-800-277-9914 or www.servicecanada.gc.ca - Crimes Compensation Board (for victims of violent crimes)
1-780-427-7217 or www.alberta.ca/help-for-victims-of-crime - The Last Post Fund
In co-operation with Veterans Affairs Canada, the Last Post Fund provides funeral, burial, and grave marking benefits for eligible veterans. 1-800-465-7113 or www.lastpostfund.ca - Worker’s Compensation Board (for work-related deaths)
403-517-6000 or WCB Alberta - Fatality and survivor benefits