Bahamas - Apply for Burial Assistance For Families

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The applicant submits a request either in person or at a local Outreach Centre or online at the DOSS website.
2. Visit the following link for Contact Details Link
3. To determine the applicant's eligibility, the Social Service Representative (SSR) performs an interview and a home visit.
4. The SSR writes a report and makes a recommendation concerning the applicant's suitability.
5. The SSR contacts the applicant and tells them of their eligibility.
   

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Required Documents

For Citizens

• Valid Passport.
• Valid N.I.B. Card.
• Current Pay Slip or Job Letter or Termination Letter.
• Marriage certificate and similar documents of identification for spouse, as indicated above.
• Divorce decree or legal separation documents to verify status.
• A death certificate.
• A letter from the Funeral Home indicating outstanding balance must be provided. The Funeral Home must be vendor-ready.
  

For Permanent Residents (Non-Citizens)

• Valid Passport.
• Proof of Citizenship/Permanent Residency.
• Valid Work Permit.
• Marriage certificate, divorce decree, or legal separation documents, where applicable.
• A death certificate.
• A letter from the Funeral Home indicating outstanding balance must be provided. The Funeral Home must be vendor-ready.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Community Support Services Division Outreach Centres – four locations in New Providence:
Fox Hill Centre
Davis Building, Bernard Road
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 364-2200

Pitt Road Centre
V.B. Munnings Building, Pitt Road
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 326-1850

Robinson Road Centre
Alexander House, Robinson Road
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 397-2524

Wulff Road Centre
Sunshine Plaza,
Baillou Hill Road (temporary location)
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 604-4200
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Family Island applicants may apply for services at the local DOSS sub-office on the island where they are domiciled or they may apply online. The SSR will contact them in order to implement steps to assess their eligibility for this service.
Contact Link
Contact Family Island Link

Eligibility

• Persons earning minimum wage or lower.
• Bahamian citizen or permanent resident.
• Over the age of 18.
• The applicant must be the head of the household.
• The applicant must be employed.
  

Fees

No processing fee.

Validity

In a twelve-month period, an applicant can only be assessed for Burial Assistance once.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

SSR contacts you within three days of receiving your application. Within three weeks of receiving the request, it is processed. SSR notifies the client if there is a longer processing time or if there are any inquiries. The outcome is communicated through SSR.

Related Videos

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Instructions

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

Need for the Document

It is required to provide funds towards burial expenses.

Information which might help

Website Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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Others

The General Assistance Form (GAF) is the application, which can be filled out online by the applicant or in person by the SSR at the Outreach Centre within their home borders.