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Funeral and forensic cleaning expenses
Funeral expenses
If a person has died as a result of a homicide in NSW, the Victims Support Scheme can provide up to $9,500 to a family group to cover the costs of their funeral.
You can apply for financial assistance for funeral expenses if you are a family victim or a funeral director.
For more information, see Funeral Expenses.
Forensic cleaning service providers
Under the Victims Support Scheme, service providers can claim up to $5,000 to cover forensic cleaning costs related to a homicide that occurred in NSW.
If payment is approved, the amount will be paid from the financial assistance available to an eligible family victim.
For more information see Forensic cleaning.
Last updated:
20 Aug 2024
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