Garuda Scheme for Funeral Expense
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Garuda Scheme for Funeral Expenses is a social welfare program run by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. It provides financial assistance to Brahmin families to help cover the costs of funeral rites and ceremonies for their deceased family members. The scheme is available across all 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh and supports families who lack the financial means to arrange a proper funeral.
What You Get
- Financial assistance for funeral and cremation expenses
- Support for ritual and ceremonial costs
- Coverage across all 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh
- Direct aid to families with limited financial resources
Who Can Apply
- Age: 15–60 years
- Residence: Andhra Pradesh residents only
- Deceased person must be from a Brahmin family
- Family must be resident of Andhra Pradesh
- Family must demonstrate lack of financial means to cover funeral expenses
- Application must be made after the death of the family member
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Death Certificate
- 2. Aadhaar Card
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Caste Certificate
- 6. Proof of Residence
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Andhra Pradesh
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 15–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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