# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 5. Child Care; Foster Care

#### Section 5-531

(a) A local department may pay reasonable funeral expenses, not exceeding $650, for a child who was receiving foster care under this subtitle, if:

  (1) no individual who was legally responsible for the support of the child is able to pay; and

  (2) other resources, including insurance benefits or the child's estate, are insufficient.

(b) The cost of funeral expenses shall be charged to State funds.

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Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)