Organisation : Bahamas Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development
Facility Name : Burial Assistance
Country : Bahamas
Website : https://promis.gov.bs/service/burial-assistance/
What is Bahamas Burial Assistance?
The Burial Assistance Programme provides financial assistance to persons requiring aid for the burial of a family member. The financial assistance is paid directly to the funeral home. An applicant can only be granted this assistance once in a twelve month period.
Related / Similar Facility : Bahamas Financial Assistance
Criteria For Bahamas Burial Assistance
** The applicant must be earning minimum wage or lower.
** Be a Bahamian citizen or Bahamian Permanent Resident
** Be over the age of 18
** Be the Head of the Household
** Submit Pay Slip, Job letter or Termination Letter
** Valid Passport of Head of Household
** Valid NIB smart card of Head of Household
** Death certificate of deceased family member
** Submit a letter from the Funeral Home indicating the cost for services. The Funeral Home MUST be a registered as a Vendor with the Treasury Department.
** May need a Marriage Certificate, Divorce decree or legal separation documents for spouse
How To Apply For Bahamas Burial Assistance?
1. Apply on this web portal or visit your nearest Community Support Outreach Centre. See Map here to find which Centre is responsible for the area where you live.
2. A Social Services Representative will interview you to verify information
3. If you apply by this web portal, you can track the status of your application
4. Once a decision is made, you will be notified.
5. If approved, payment will be made to the Funeral Home by digital wallet vendor or by direct deposit if the Funeral Home is already registered as a vendor with Treasury Department
FAQ On Bahamas Burial Assistance
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Bahamas Burial Assistance
How do I check the status of my application?
My Applications module is available once you’ve registered and created a profile. The Promis Customer Contact Center is also available for inquiries at 1-242-4-PROMIS (242-4776647).
Under what circumstances am I entitled to benefits?
The main aim of social assistance is to help people and families to overcome hardship, so that they achieve a level of independence and improve their living conditions. Social assistance benefits are non-contributory meaning, to make use of them, one doesn’t need to have made contributions to any kind of fund or pension. Social assistance encompasses benefits in cash and in kind (non-cash).
I have been denied. What do I do now?
You have a right to a fair hearing. You can contact The Department of Social Services at 1-242-604-4200.