Burial Assistance

The Burial Assistance Program is to help ease the financial burden that can accompany the loss a loved one. We understand that the passing of a family member is a time of deep grief; and arranging for their final resting place can be both emotionally and financially challenging.

This program provides limited financial assistance to help immediate family members or a spouse with funeral and related expenses, offering support during a time of transition and honoring the memory of our Shareholders and their Descendants.

Funded by Calista Corporation

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply if you are:

  • An immediate family member (mother, father, brother, sister, son, or daughter) or spouse of the deceased Calista Corporation voting Shareholder or Descendant of an original Shareholder.

  • If no surviving immediate family members or spouse are living, a letter of confirmation must be provided. These cases will be reviewed individually — please contact us before applying.

Application Requirements

Applicant must complete and submit the following within 60 days after the date of death:

  1. Burial Assistance Application* (see below for form)

  2. Death certificate or letter from a medical facility/funeral home with the name of the deceased and date of death

  3. Invoice from the funeral home (if requesting funds be sent directly to the funeral home)

*Incomplete applications will not be processed and will be rejected after the 60-day time period. Assistance is subject to the availability of funds.

Please download and complete the application and return to CEC via email, fax, or mail.

Burial Assistance Application

Disbursement of Funds

Upon approval, CEC will provide a one-time payment of up to $1,000 toward eligible funeral expenses:

Direct Payment to Funeral Home

  • Up to $1,000 if requested by the applicant and an invoice is included with the application

Direct Payment to Applicant

  • Up to $1,000 if the funeral home is not listed, for approved expenses such as:

    • Transportation of the deceased to the final resting place.

    • Transportation for immediate family or spouse to attend the funeral.

    • Funeral-related costs (e.g., food for the service, casket or clothing for the deceased, flowers, clergy fees, final resting place fees.)

Calista Education & Culture's Burial Assistance is generously funded by Calista Corporation and other donors. Funding is subject to availability. CECI reserves the right to approve applications in its sole and absolute discretion.