Brantford (City of)

Assisted Funeral Services

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Description

Financial assistance provided on behalf of deceased Brantford-Brant residents who do not have sufficient funds in their estate to fully cover the cost of burial and/or cremation

  • assistance is for immediate disposition and does not include a funeral service
Eligibility
Eligibility for assistance is based on the deceased individual's assets (for example, life insurance, property) at the time of 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 exceeds 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 burial or cremation after a contract is signed or services are carried out before the City's involvement and approval
Application Process
Those who can apply include: next of kin, a relative, friend or professional associated with a person in receipt of Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) or low-income in Brantford-Brant at the time of their death
The assisted funeral service application form can be found here
Documents Required
Contact for information
Office
519-759-3330 ext 6381
Web Site
https://www.brantford.ca/en/living-here/assisted-funeral-services.aspx#Eligibility-for-assisted-funeral-services
Mailing Address
PO Box 845
Brantford, ON, N3T 2H2
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Assisted Funeral Services Team,
Fees
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Agency Information
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Last Updated On
April 2, 2026
Last Verified On
April 2, 2026
Address
225 Colborne St, Unit 101
Brantford, ON, N3T 2H2
Cross street: Colborne St and Bain St
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Brant
  • Brant County
  • Brantford
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