Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 675 - ASSETS
Subchapter 4 - ASSETS TO BE EXEMPTED
Section 17-675-27 - Exemption of burial spaces and funeral plans

(a) In the financial assistance programs, one burial space, including plots, vaults, and niches, per family member is exempt. In addition, bonafide funeral plans or agreements up to a total of $1,500 of equity value for each family member is exempt.

(b) In the food stamp program, one burial plot per household member, except any amount that can be withdrawn from a prepaid burial plan without a contractual obligation to repay, shall be excluded. Funds from a prepaid burial plan that are borrowed or used with an agreement to repay shall be considered a loan.