(A) Determination. Prior to the cremation authorization, the Village Administrator shall make reasonable attempt to determine whether the deceased person is in fact indigent and, where the deceased person is claimed by an indigent person, whether the claimant is in fact indigent.
(B) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
INDIGENT CLAIMANT. Encompasses individuals who are poor, needy, destitute or in poverty. The criteria for determining whether an individual is indigent include the ready availability of real or personal property owned; employment benefits; pensions; annuities; Social Security; unemployment compensation; inheritances; number and age of dependents; outstanding debts, obligations and liabilities; and any other relevant considerations concerning the financial condition of the individual.
INDIGENT DECEDENT. A person who dies without leaving an ascertainable estate sufficient to pay part or all of the person’s burial expenses and whose burial expenses are not payable by the state or county Veteran’s Administration. The estate of the decedent shall include, but is not limited to, the ready availability of real or personal property owned; employment benefits; pensions; annuities; Social Security; unemployment compensation; inheritances; number and age of dependents; outstanding debts, obligations and liabilities; and any other relevant considerations concerning the financial condition of the individual.
(Ord. 15-16, passed 10-17-2017)