BC Government Funeral Assistance Update: New Rates Effective April 15, 2026
BC raised its funeral assistance rates on 15 April 2026. What changed, what the new rates cover, and what stayed the same.
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BC raised its funeral assistance rates on 15 April 2026. What changed, what the new rates cover, and what stayed the same.
The Last Post Fund, a non-profit organisation that has served Canadian veterans since 1909, administers the Veterans Affairs Canada Funeral and Burial Program to ensure that eligible veterans receive the funeral and burial services they've earned through their service.
British Columbia's Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) provides financial benefits to help victims of violent crime, their immediate family members, and in some cases, witnesses. When a crime results in a death, the program can help cover funeral expenses, counselling, and other costs related to the loss.
The BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction offers a funeral cost supplement to help cover the necessary expenses when a person dies in BC and there simply isn't enough money in the estate or among the family to pay for the arrangements.
WorkSafeBC provides benefits to support the families of workers whose deaths are related to a workplace injury or occupational illness. If you've lost a family member in these circumstances, here's what you should know about the support available to you.
If the death resulted from a crash involving a motor vehicle in British Columbia, ICBC's Enhanced Care benefits may cover a significant portion of the costs your family is facing. Here's what you need to know.