Help with burying someone?

Question

A friend passed away, no insurance. How can I go about to bury him, I have no money so I will need help with the expenses. I'm in Texas

Answer 1

Contact his family if you can and ask for help. You may also want to contact a church to see if they can help you with this situation. If he was in the military, call them for advice and they will pay for everything. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend and I hope things turn out good for you.

Answer 2

well, go talk to the funeral director.  I've known of a couple of people who were buried where I live who didn't have any kind of savings or insurance.  most of the time, they allow you to do the funeral and burial with the understanding that you will make arrangements for payment.  after you set up the funeral, go to his job and request that a donation be taken for his final expenses, and explain the reasons.  also, you can request that a donation be made to his final expenses in lieu of flowers when you write his obituary.  you can file his death with the Social Security office and request the check be made to you.  but the death benefit is only $255, so it won't go far.

when my friend's sister died, she left behind nothing.  she was a single mother working a dead end job, and killed in a one vehicle wreck where there was no insurance on the car.  her bank did not carry accidental death with her account.  we took up a collection at work and gave it to my friend.  luckily, between all of her friends, the job, and those who could afford to donate a little more, my friend got the funeral paid for and only had to come out of her pocket for the last one hundred dollars.  good luck!  I hope this helps.  and I am very sorry for your loss.

Answer 3

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.Contact some further distance relatives,have some friends chip in.Try some of your family,tell them how hard of a time you're having and you really need the help.If all else fails try a loan,this isn't really something you can wait 'till next month for.

Answer 4

doesn't this person have a family? usually the family takes care of the burial, andthe expenses. i don't think you should try doing it yourself

Answer 5

you can look under state funding if your state provides a fund. Or you can take up a donation with everyone that he knew. Cremation is also another option as well..