Death Of A Child
Is financial help available after a child's death?
Short answer
Some nonprofit organizations help with funeral costs for children. If the death involved a crime, the California Victim Compensation Board may help. If the death was due to a product defect or another party's negligence, a wrongful death attorney can advise on…
What this usually means
Some nonprofit organizations help with funeral costs for children. If the death involved a crime, the California Victim Compensation Board may help. If the death was due to a product defect or another party's negligence, a wrongful death attorney can advise on legal options. Ask your funeral home and hospital social worker about local resources.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.