The Nuchatlaht Tribe Funeral Policy
A. Introduction
The Funeral Policy will financially assist any member from the Nuchatlaht First Nation.
The Funeral Policy provides the Chief and Council and Administrative Staff with the administrative guidelines for funerals.
To learn more about our Funeral Policy, or to find out if you are eligible, please call us at 250-332-5908
The Funeral Policy will financially assist any member from the Nuchatlaht First Nation.
The Funeral Policy provides the Chief and Council and Administrative Staff with the administrative guidelines for funerals.
To learn more about our Funeral Policy, or to find out if you are eligible, please call us at 250-332-5908
B. General
1. This policy shall be known as the Funeral Policy, and shall be used by all the Nuchatlaht members to assist in covering funeral costs and associated expenses,
2. The Chief and Council appoint the Band Manager to administer the Funeral Policy,
3. All financial documents shall be kept for a minimum of five (5) years in accordance with all statutory regulations.
1. This policy shall be known as the Funeral Policy, and shall be used by all the Nuchatlaht members to assist in covering funeral costs and associated expenses,
2. The Chief and Council appoint the Band Manager to administer the Funeral Policy,
3. All financial documents shall be kept for a minimum of five (5) years in accordance with all statutory regulations.
C. Purpose
The purpose of the Nuchatlaht Tribe Funeral Policy is to financially assist all of its membership with the funeral costs and associated expenses upon submission of the attacthed application inclusive of all supporting documentation required.
The purpose of the Nuchatlaht Tribe Funeral Policy is to financially assist all of its membership with the funeral costs and associated expenses upon submission of the attacthed application inclusive of all supporting documentation required.
D. Eligibility
The estate trustee or next of kin of the deceased Nuchatlaht Tribe member, as identified on the Nuchatlaht Tribe Indian Registry list is eligible to apply for the funeral fund.
The estate trustee or next of kin of the deceased Nuchatlaht Tribe member, as identified on the Nuchatlaht Tribe Indian Registry list is eligible to apply for the funeral fund.
E. Allocation
Up to a maximum of $3,500 per deceased Nuchatlaht Tribe member. Next of kin or Estate Trustee may apply for funds associated with funeral expenses.
Up to a maximum of $3,500 per deceased Nuchatlaht Tribe member. Next of kin or Estate Trustee may apply for funds associated with funeral expenses.
F. Process for Requesting Funds
The next of kin or estate trustee must submit a written request and the appropriate application form as attached to this policy as Schedule A, as well as original documents and receipts requesting access to funeral funding under this policy to the Band Manager for approval, processing and disbursements of funds.
The next of kin or estate trustee must submit a written request and the appropriate application form as attached to this policy as Schedule A, as well as original documents and receipts requesting access to funeral funding under this policy to the Band Manager for approval, processing and disbursements of funds.
G. General Coverage
Typical services and expenditures which are eligible but not limited to for coverage include:
Typical services and expenditures which are eligible but not limited to for coverage include:
Funeral Services:
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Cemetery Plot:
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Memorials
Provincial/Legal Documents |
Newspaper Obituary
Hospital costs associated with deceased care |
Traditional Burial on Reserve:
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H. Disbursement of Funds
The funeral costs and associated costs upon approval of the application to be paid directly to the Funeral Home via Nuchatlaht Tribe purchase orders of to the applicant if the funeral costs owing to the Funeral Home have been paid.
The funeral costs and associated costs upon approval of the application to be paid directly to the Funeral Home via Nuchatlaht Tribe purchase orders of to the applicant if the funeral costs owing to the Funeral Home have been paid.
I. Funeral Policy Limitations
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THIS FUNERAL POLICY IS NOT RETROACTIVE
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