Up to $1,000 for funeral expenses of an immediate family member; up to $2,000 for the funeral expenses of an employee. Grants for funeral expenses are distributed directly to the funeral home.

(1) Employee is directly and primarily financially responsible for paying the funeral expenses of an immediate or extended family member (2) Employee’s family member is directly and primarily financially responsible for paying the funeral expenses for the employee to include (3) An employee who had 10 or more years of service, who has been out of work for no more than 6 months, and who was not terminated for misconduct.

“Immediate family member” is defined as an employee’s parent, sibling, child, including those in a “step” relationship; and spouse.

“Extended family member” is defined as an employee’s grandparent, mother/father-in-law, or brother/sister-in-law, including those in a “step” relationship.

“Dependent” is defined as the employee’s child (by birth, marriage, or foster care), or other relatives materially supported by the employee.

A statement from the funeral home indicating financial responsibility and total cost of funeral expenses and a W9 tax form for the funeral home for disbursement of funds.