Funeral Expense Assistance

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Elsie Thomas

Coordinator

Address

3009 E. Portland Avenue

Tacoma, WA 98404

Contact Numbers

(253) 573-7884

(253) 573-7851 Fax

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Mission Statement

The intent of the Funeral Expense Assistance Program is to assist Puyallup Tribal Members with expenses associated with funeral arrangements.

Maximum Assistance Guidelines – Tribal Member

When deceased is a Puyallup Tribal Member:

  • The maximum amount of funeral assistance is $3,700;
  • Funding can only be used for funeral, which includes; casket, urn, travel, funeral dinner and miscellaneous, i.e. clothing, blankets, flowers, or other items relating to funeral (receipts must be provided).
  • (1) Pendleton Blanket – Donated by Tribal Council.

Eligibility Requirements – Tribal Member

Deceased is:

  • Member of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians;
  • Spouse (Native or non-Native) of a Puyallup Tribal Member;
  • Stepchild or adopted child of a Puyallup Tribal Member; or
  • Stillbirth of a Puyallup Tribal Member.

Maximum Assistance Guidelines – Relative of Tribal Member

When deceased is a Relative of a Puyallup Tribal Member:

  • The maximum amount of funeral assistance to aid a Tribal member when the deceased relative is not a Puyallup Tribal member is $750 (one time payment to head of household).

Eligibility Requirements – Relative of a Tribal Member

When deceased relative is a:

  • Spouse, Mother, Father, Child, Sister, Brother, Niece or Nephew, Aunt, Uncle, Grandmother, Grandfather, Grandchild or Great-grandchild.

Applications, Policies and Procedures

Applications and completed Puyallup Tribe of Indians Funeral Expense Assistance Program Policies and Procedures Manual can be obtained at the above address.