The health and safety of Chickasaws, employees and patrons is our main priority. As the coronavirus, or COVID-19, spreads globally and cases rise in the U.S., some Chickasaw Nation events, classes, facilities, etc., will be postponed, closed or canceled out of an abundance of caution.
For more information regarding the coronavirus as it relates to the Chickasaw Nation, please visit our information pages below. We will continue to update these pages regularly as the situation progresses. Thank you for your understanding during this time.
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Out of an abundance of caution and to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, certain Chickasaw Nation events, classes, facilities, etc., will be postponed, canceled or closed. For a complete list of postponements, cancelations or closures, visit the COVID-19 INFORMATION page. We will continue to update the list as the situation progresses.
The burial assistance program provides federal burial assistance to eligible Native Americans.
The burial assistance grant will pay up to $2,500 toward the final balance of the burial expense. The payment will be made directly to the funeral home. Reimbursements will not be issued.
Notification of death must be received by the Chickasaw Nation Social Services Division within six months following the death.
For more information about the program, contact Chickasaw Nation Social Services or your local area office.
This service is available inside the Chickasaw Nation's boundaries
This service is not available inside the Chickasaw Nation's boundaries
This service is available both inside and outside the Chickasaw Nation's boundaries
Burial Assistance Grant Application
Available at all area offices
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