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County coroner suggests raising indigent cremation payment from $1,200 toward $1,500 amid rising caseload
5023062 · June 18, 2025
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The coroner said the county’s indigent cremation reimbursement ($1,200) has not been reviewed since 2012 and recommended increasing the payment to roughly $1,500 to align with regional practice as caseloads rise.
Chantelle (last name not specified), speaking on indigent services and coroner-related budget items, told commissioners that the county’s reimbursed amount for indigent cremations — $1,200 — has not been updated since February 2012 and appears low compared with neighboring counties.
Chantelle said a review of regional practice found many nearby counties pay…
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