Sarkari Yojana

Assistance for Funeral Rites

Tamil Nadu
Quick Summary: Tamil Nadu's Assistance for Funeral Rites provides ₹500/- to Adi Dravidar and Tribal families with annual income under ₹24,000/- to help meet funeral costs of a deceased family member.

About Assistance for Funeral Rites

Offered by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, “Assistance for Funeral Rites” gives ₹500/- to SC/ST households earning less than ₹24,000/- a year. It aims to lighten the cost of funerals for poorer communities so they can carry out dignified last rites for family members.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Assistance for Funeral Rites, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The beneficiary must reside in Tamil Nadu

The beneficiary must reside in Tamil Nadu.

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The beneficiary must belong to the SC/ST (Adi…

The beneficiary must belong to the SC/ST (Adi Dravidar/Tribal) community.

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The beneficiary must have suffered the death of…

The beneficiary must have suffered the death of a family member.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Assistance for Funeral Rites provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance: ₹500/- towards the cost of the funeral.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Identity proof (Aadhaar card or another document specified…

Identity proof (Aadhaar card or another document specified by the authority).

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Certificate of income showing earnings below ₹24,000/- per…

Certificate of income showing earnings below ₹24,000/- per annum.

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SC/ST community (caste) certificate

SC/ST community (caste) certificate.

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Death certificate of the family member who passed…

Death certificate of the family member who passed away.

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Any further papers (if needed)

Any further papers (if needed).

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Assistance for Funeral Rites through the offline application process outlined below.

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Obtain the application form from the office of…

Obtain the application form from the office of the Panchayat Union Commissioner/ Executive Officer Town Panchayat/ Commissioner of Municipality/ Corporation DAD and TWO.

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Complete every compulsory field, affix a passport-sized photograph…

Complete every compulsory field, affix a passport-sized photograph (signing across it if needed), and enclose copies of the required documents (self-attested where necessary).

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Hand in the completed, signed form along with…

Hand in the completed, signed form along with the documents at the same office.

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Get a receipt or acknowledgment from the receiving…

Get a receipt or acknowledgment from the receiving authority, ensuring it shows the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References