County Offices Closed Monday January 20th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. District Courts and Jury service will close on Tuesday, January 21st. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activates Sunday at 8:00 AM for hazardous weather. Stay updated on road conditions and resources, and be careful during icy weather.
Pauper burials are approved on a case by case basis when a family can show no means of burying the deceased. The family cannot have any assets or resources that can be liquidated or any insurance policy on the deceased that covers burial.
Family must sign a Pauper’s Oath and provide the following:
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Identification on the deceased – I.D. card or Driver license and Social Security Card.
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Identification on Informant – I.D. card or Driver license and Social Security Card.
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Proof of Income – Current Award letter(s) and current pay stubs
For additional information contact Fort Bend County Social Services at 281-342-7300.