How much money do persons in charge of organizing funeral for an elderly person receive financing for funeral cost in Vietnam?
My father is 89 years old this year, he passed away just 2 weeks ago. He used to receive monthly assistance money at the Ward. Can you tell me if this case is eligible for financing for funeral cost? If so, how much money will be received?
How much money do persons in charge of organizing funeral for an elderly person receive financing for funeral cost in Vietnam? (Image from the Internet)
According to Article 11 of Decree 20/2021/ND-CP regulates individuals below shall receive financing for funeral cost upon their decease:
a) Individuals specified under Article 5 hereof benefiting monthly social benefits;
b) Children of poor single parents specified under Clause 4 Article 5 hereof;
c) Individuals of at least 80 years of age receiving monthly survivor allowance from social insurance and other monthly social allowances.
In Article 5 of Decree 20/2021/ND-CP, individuals aged 80 and above who do not fall under the provisions of point a of this clause without pension, monthly social security benefits or monthly social benefits belong to the subjects entitled to monthly social benefits.
Therefore, in the case of Mr. A's 89-year-old father currently receiving social benefit, when he passes away, the family will be supported with burial expenses.
**Regarding the support amount: At least equal to 20 times the standard amount (the standard amount from 1/7/2021 is 360,000 VND), specifically: 7,200,000 VND.
**Regarding the required documents:
- Application for financing for funeral cost of agencies, organizations, households or individuals in charge of organizing funeral for beneficiaries using Form No. 4 attached hereto;
- Copies of death certificates of beneficiaries;
- Copies of decisions or list of individuals suspended from social benefits and other benefits of competent agencies for cases specified under Point c Clause 1 of this Article.
**Regarding procedures:
- Individuals, agencies and entities in charge of organizing funeral shall prepare as specified under Clause 3 of this Article and submit to Chairpersons of People’s Committees of communes;
- Within 2 working days from the date on which adequate application is received, Chairpersons of People’s Committees of communes shall send the application and beneficiaries’ dossiers to Sub-departments of Labor – War Invalids and Social Affairs;
- Within 3 working days from the date on which documents of Chairpersons of People’s Committees of communes are received, Sub-departments of Labor - War Invalids and Social Affairs shall consider and request Chairpersons of People’s Committees of districts to decide on financing funeral cost.
Please refer to the following articles for more information:
Can war veterans receive monthly elderly assistance?
How are funeral costs supported for those who die from COVID-19?
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