Funeral

Available to assist those who have incurred the loss of an employee, immediate family member or relative if the employee is financially responsible for arrangements. Employee must be able to prove that they are financially responsible or contributed to the expenses. An employee’s spouse/domestic partner may apply for assistance in the event of an employee’s death.

Note:
Staples Cause for Caring does not provide funding for medical bills.

Qualifying expense

  • Essential funeral expenses for deceased family member
  • Travel expenses to attend the funeral or to make funeral arrangements
  • Past due rent or mortgage
  • Past due basic utility bills

Required documentation

  • Itemized funeral invoice or estimate
  • Proof of the death of relative (death certificate or obituary)
  • Transportation receipts showing cost and date of travel to funeral or travel to make arrangements
  • Copy of past due bills
*To ensure prompt processing of a Staples Cause for Caring grant, please gather the appropriate documents before submitting your application. The application is not complete until all relevant supporting documentation has been received. All qualifying events must be within a 6-month timeframe to be considered. Please note that Staples Cause for Caring reserves the right to approve or deny applications for any reason in its sole discretion and that, regardless of whether eligibility criteria are met, no applicant has a right or entitlement to receive a grant from Staples Cause for Caring.

Does your event meet the guidelines listed, and do you have the required documents for this qualifying event?


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