Verified Public Resources

Free Local Resources: Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Verified official government vital statistics departments, veterans affairs benefits, and county indigent assistance programs. Each record is substantiated by public regulatory sources.

Scope: AUSTIN

Travis County Health and Human Services Burial Assistance

County indigent burial and direct cremation assistance for low-income county residents.

Eligibility & Cost: Free county financial assistance for qualifying low-income decedents without estate funds.
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Scope: AUSTIN, ROUND-ROCK, SAN-MARCOS

Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Unit

State-certified death certificates required for insurance, estate administration, and real estate transfers.

Eligibility & Cost: Statutory fee per certified copy (confirm current schedule with Texas DSHS or local vital statistics registrar).
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Scope: AUSTIN, ROUND-ROCK, SAN-MARCOS

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Burial & Memorial Benefits

Burial allowance, national cemetery interment, government headstone, and military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Eligibility & Cost: Free government benefit for qualifying veterans and eligible family members.
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Scope: AUSTIN, ROUND-ROCK, SAN-MARCOS

Social Security Administration Lump-Sum Death Benefit

One-time death payment to surviving spouse or dependent child.

Eligibility & Cost: Federal survivor benefit ($255 lump-sum).
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Scope: AUSTIN, ROUND-ROCK, SAN-MARCOS

Itemized Funeral & Memorial Budget Worksheet

Compare provider quotes line-by-line, distinguish mandatory from optional items, and avoid unexpected cash-advance charges.

Eligibility & Cost: Free planning tool provided by My Funeral Assistant; no account required.
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Scope: AUSTIN, ROUND-ROCK, SAN-MARCOS

First-Call Provider Question Sheet

Essential questions to ask funeral directors, crematories, and cemeteries on your first telephone call.

Eligibility & Cost: Free planning tool provided by My Funeral Assistant; no account required.
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Scope: AUSTIN, ROUND-ROCK, SAN-MARCOS

Vital Records & Estate Document Organizer

Checklist of personal documents, military records, deeds, and policy numbers needed for arrangements and probate.

Eligibility & Cost: Free planning tool provided by My Funeral Assistant; no account required.
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Free Tools Provided by My Funeral Assistant

In addition to external public resources, we provide free interactive calculators and worksheets to keep your planning organized.