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Indigent Burial | Summit County Veterans Service Commission

1060 East Waterloo Road, Akron, OH 44306

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|No Stairs in Service Delivery Areas|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
Must be an indigent Veteran or dependent. Must apply within 30 days of the death.
Required documents
Applicant must bring veteran's discharge or DD214, the death certificate and the funeral or burial invoice. Other documents will be requested as needed.
Hours
Same as site hours.
Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office, walk in for service, or visit the website for more information.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Provides up to $1,000 to assist with the funeral and/or burial expenses for an indigent Veteran or dependent. Note: Must apply within 30 days of the death.
Last assured
09/23/2025
Providing organization
Summit County Veterans Service Commission
Assists Veterans and their dependents with the filing of claims for benefits from the Veterans Administration and provides emergency financial assistance for Veterans and their dependents in need.