Indigent Burials

Fulton County Chaplain’s Office

The Fulton County Chaplain performs indigent burials, acts as counselor and provides moral, emotional and spiritual guidance to County staff members under the provision of Ecumenical Care.

Indigent Burials in Fulton County

Whenever any person dies in Fulton County, and the decedent’s family and immediate relatives are indigent and unable to provide for a decent interment, Fulton County through the Department of Family and Children Services will provide Indigent Burial assistance in the exact amount thereof determined by the Board of Commissioners.    

To apply for assistance, please contact: the Indigent Burial Coordinator listed in the contact card at the bottom of the page.

Fulton County DFCS Offices:

• Fulton North County (Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Roswell, Mountain Park)
• Fulton North West (Atlanta)
• Fulton South County (College Park, East Point)
• Fulton South West County (Union City, Fairburn)

Additional information about indigent burial:

• Fulton County Indigent Burial Policy Manual
• Indigent Burial Policy and Procedure

If DFCS approves the request for indigent burial, arrangements will be made through the Fulton County Clerk to the Commission, the Fulton County Chaplain's Office and Mutual Meadows/ Lakeside Memorial Gardens Cemetery.