Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AMEND RESOLUTION 331-20 (INDIGENT BURIAL PROGRAM)
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $500.00 per event
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services conducted a review with funeral homes and interested parties to consider amending the Indigent Burial Program policy regarding crematory costs by increasing the permitted crematory fee; and
WHEREAS, the cremation rate for a direct cremation is $1,200 and the permitted crematory fee is up to $375; and
WHEREAS, typical crematory fees have gradually increased to $500; and
WHEREAS, increased crematory fees have been absorbed by individual funeral homes; and
WHEREAS, the funeral homes have requested that the permitted crematory fee under the Indigent Burial Program policy be increased from up to $375 to up to $500.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution 331-20 is hereby amended to include an increased rate for a crematory fee as described above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the actual crematory fee up to $500 may be reimbursed, to be effective April 1, 2023.
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