MEMBER SUPPORT

• A direct payment of up to $3,200 may be provided toward funeral costs to the funeral home, (ie:care funeral or sands funeral services) upon receipt of a copy of the funeral bill or
• An additional payment of up to $500 may be provided to one family representative to help cover tables, family payouts, and other reasonable costs related to the funeral or cultural work during the proceedings.
  • Only one $500 family representative payment will be issued per deceased SȾÁUTW̱ member.
• Support is intended to provide practical assistance during a time of loss.

**This support is available at the time of loss to all eligible families. It is not dependent on whether the loved one or requesting family members are social development clients, and it is not reduced by handshakes, collections, or other financial support received during the time of loss.**

Families may submit a request for funeral support as soon as possible following the passing of a SȾÁUTW̱ member. Requests will be reviewed respectfully and as quickly as possible to support families during a difficult time.

Requests may be submitted by:

• Immediate family member of the deceased SȾÁUTW̱ member, responsible for funeral arrangements and funeral bill.
• One designated family representative coordinating funeral and memorial arrangements.

• A copy of the funeral bill, funeral invoice, or other documentation showing funeral-related costs.
• Status / Registry number of the loved one who has passed to support ISC paperwork.
• The name of the one family representative who will receive the $500 payment for tables, payouts, and other associated costs.

• Expenses related to a deceased non-SȾÁUTW̱
• Requests without required documentation, including a copy of the funeral bill where the direct funeral payment is requested.
• Multiple $500 family representative payments for the same deceased
• Costs that are unrelated, excessive, or not reasonably connected to funeral, memorial, table, payout, or associated gathering expenses.

Families should submit their funeral support request to the SȾÁUTW̱ administrative office with the required supporting documents. You can request support by clicking the “Request Support” button on this page.  Alternatively, staff may assist families in completing the request and identifying any additional information needed.

• Provide a copy of the funeral bill or
• Identify the one family representative who will receive the $500 support
• Submit the request as early as possible so it can be reviewed and processed in a timely manner

Applicants are kindly requested to submit only one application per request; multiple submissions to multiple people and departments may delay the review and processing of your application.