BURIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Burial Assistance Fund is funded by the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal and is distributed by the Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry. This line of assistance, via our Parishes, is in keeping with the Corporal Work of Mercy “Bury the Dead” and is to assist our Parishioners with financial hardship when faced with burial costs.
Funeral Costs Statistics:
National median cost of a funeral for 2014 was $8,508. (Excludes cemetery and monument)
Over the past decade, the median cost of an adult funeral in the United States has increased 28.6%
(Source: National Funeral Directors Association, 2015)
Pastors, please complete the Parish Referral Form obtained here. Checks are distributed to the parish, NOT individuals or funeral homes.
If you have questions please call 860-242-5573 extension 2688.
Funeral Costs Statistics:
National median cost of a funeral for 2014 was $8,508. (Excludes cemetery and monument)
Over the past decade, the median cost of an adult funeral in the United States has increased 28.6%
(Source: National Funeral Directors Association, 2015)
Pastors, please complete the Parish Referral Form obtained here. Checks are distributed to the parish, NOT individuals or funeral homes.
If you have questions please call 860-242-5573 extension 2688.