Sometimes, people pass away without making final arrangements or leaving behind any significant savings or assets. It can make an already trying time even tougher, but there are still many options available for these situations. For help with funeral planning, you can always turn to Adzima Funeral Home, who will help you through the process with compassion and respect.

The Stratford, CT-based funeral home offers the following pieces of advice if you need help paying for a funeral:

• Government Benefits: Social Security may be able to cover a portion of funeral costs in case of hardship. The deceased may also be eligible for veteran’s burial benefits if they served in the military. In addition, the state of Connecticut can help pay for funeral expenses within one year of the date of death, if the deceased’s relatives are unable to pay.

• Insurance: Your loved one may have taken out a policy or pre-planned a funeral without telling anyone. Good places to ask include previous employers, insurance agents, and local funeral homes.

• Property: If your loved one passed without making a will, you may still be able to release funds from property they owned. This process may not yield immediate results, however; consult a lawyer for more information.

• Financing: If you’re struggling to fund a funeral, you may be able to work out a payment plan with your local funeral home. Pre-planning arrangements are ideal, but the professionals can still advise you if nothing was pre-planned.

• Cremation: This traditional practice is a low-cost and increasingly common alternative to burial. You can still hold a memorial with family and friends, and when you’re ready, you can scatter the ashes in a special place.

Family-owned Adzima Funeral Home has provided the Stratford, Connecticut community with honesty and integrity for over a century. For any questions about funeral planning or cremation, call (203) 375-2200, or visit their website for more information.