Cremations and Burial Assistance
Martin County offers limited cremation and burial assistance for individuals or families who have no financial means to arrange for disposition.
Eligibility criteria:
- The deceased must have passed away in Martin County.
- There must be no available assets to cover the costs (e.g. insurance policies).
- If an immediate family is applying, they must fall below 150% of the poverty level.
- The applicant must be willing to use a funeral home approved by the county.
To apply for cremation assistance, please complete the Cremation Assistance Application (PDF). Once the application is completed, email it to financialassist@martin.fl.us. Applications will be reviewed, and the applicant will be contacted regarding eligibility and next steps.
If you are unable to complete the application online, call Martin County Human Services at (772) 288-5785 to schedule an appointment, and we will arrange for you to complete the application at our office located at 435 SE Flagler Avenue in Stuart.
For any additional questions, please select the "Submit a Request for Help or Information" button below to submit an inquiry online, or contact Martin County Human Services Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at (772) 288-5785.