To prove the payment of all or any part of the burial expenses you must either submit RRB Form G-273a or an itemized, receipted statement or bill from the funeral director and other persons furnishing goods and services. The receipt must identify the deceased person, be signed by the funeral director or other person to whom payment was made and give all of the following information:
- Total amount of all burial expenses.
- Name of each person who paid the burial expenses.
- Amount and date of each payment.
- Amount of unpaid burial expenses.
If more than one funeral home is involved, proof of payment of burial expenses must be furnished by each one.
NOTE: If there are unpaid burial expenses, RRB Form G-273a must be submitted.