Burial Assistance Program
The Office of the Vice President provides burial assistance to indigent and marginalized individuals and help them with the burial expenses for deceased family members.
The maximum amount that can be provided for burial assistance is ₱5,000. The applicant must be part of the Family Composition of the deceased based on the Social Case Study Report acquired from DSWD.
Burial Assistance Requirements Checklist and Validity Conditions
Document Requirement
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Validity Conditions
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- Original Copy of the filled-up Application Form signed by the authorized representative
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Burial Assistance Application Form: Download Form
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- Original Copy of the DSWD Social Case Study Report or Barangay Certificate of Indigency
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- Addressed to the OVP or generic
- Signed and dated not more than one (1) year prior to the date of the interview
- Issued by DSWD or LGU Social Worker
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- Photocopy of Registered Death Certificate
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- Photocopy of at least one (1) valid Identification Card of the Deceased
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- Valid as of the date of the interview
- Listed by PAD as an acceptable ID
- Original must be presented
- Front and back of the card were photocopied
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- Photocopy of at least one (1) valid Identification Card of the Authorized Representative of the Deceased
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- Valid as of the date of the interview
- Original must be presented
- Front and back of the card were photocopied
- Listed by PAD as an acceptable ID
- Authorized Representative is identified as a family member of the deceased in the DSWD Social Case Study Report
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Clients may apply directly with OVP from 8AM-12NN, Monday to Friday, at the ground floor of Ben-Lor Bldg., 1184 Quezon Ave., Quezon City.
Burial Assistance Application Form: Download Form