Hernando County provides cremation services for deceased unclaimed or indigent individuals who died within the geographical boundaries of Hernando County.  No other services besides a simple cremation are allowed.  Eligibility is based on federal poverty guidelines.   Hernando County does not supplement funeral expenses.

Documentation Needed to Determine Eligibility

• Photo Identification of all household members 18 years of age and older
• Social security cards for all household members
• Birth certificates for all household members
• Bank states for all household members (Last 60 days)
• Proof of Income for all household member (Last 4 weeks)
• Proof of All Assets (vehicle, house, real property, stocks, cash, trust, bonds, etc.)
• Copy of Wills, Insurance Policy, Pre – Burial, DD 214

Disposition of Unclaimed and Indigent Cremation Application 2024

Complete a Disposition of Unclaimed Bodies Application and submit via fax to (352) 540-4339, or mail or deliver to 621 W. Jefferson Street, Brooksville, FL  34601

Veterans Administration Pre-Need Determination (For veterans and eligible family members)

 The VA Provides eligibility determination in a National Cemetery prior to the time of need.  Through the Pre-Need Determination of Eligibility Program, upon request, individuals can learn if they are eligible for burial or memorialization in a VA nation cemetery. To find out in advance if you can be buried in a VA national cemetery click the link below.

https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/pre-need-eligibility