Eligible Delaware volunteers’ funeral costs would be covered up to $10,000

Up to $10,000 in reasonable funeral costs would be paid. It covers deceased members of Delaware volunteer fire companies, their auxiliaries, and volunteer ambulance and rescue companies. The volunteer must have at least 10 years of active service in Delaware. Service with more than one eligible group counts toward that total. If enacted, this payment rule would take effect on October 1, 2025.

A state employee could qualify for the volunteer funeral payment as well as a listed state burial benefit. This applies to deceased volunteers who meet the 10 year active service rule in Delaware. The state employee must qualify for one of the burial benefits named in the bill. If enacted, this clarification would take effect on October 1, 2025.