Pauper Funeral & Cremation Services

Hidalgo County provides for the disposition of the body of deceased paupers. The deceased must be a resident of Hidalgo County and meet the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Criteira:
᛫ Must be at or below program Federal Poverty Income Level.
᛫ Must reside in Hidalgo County.
᛫ Must list all members in the household.
᛫ Must list all resources.

Services Provided:
᛫ Funeral or cremation Services by contracted Funeral Home.
᛫ Burial Voucher issued by Hidalgo County to the family.

Cremation or Traditional Services
Pauper Application