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Thanksgiving Day Closure

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Fulton County Government offices, including the Courthouse and Government Center, will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28. Normal operations will resume on Monday, December 1.

Weather Alert

Below freezing temperatures are expected in Fulton County this weekend. Take these simple steps to help protect your pipes from freezing: Click here

Indigent Burials

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Indigent Burials

Fulton County Chaplain’s Office

The Fulton County Chaplain performs indigent burials, acts as counselor and provides moral, emotional and spiritual guidance to County staff members under the provision of Ecumenical Care.

Indigent Burials in Fulton County

Whenever any person dies in Fulton County, and the decedent’s family and immediate relatives are indigent and unable to provide for a decent interment, Fulton County through the Department of Family and Children Services will provide Indigent Burial assistance in the exact amount thereof determined by the Board of Commissioners.

To apply for assistance, please contact: the Indigent Burial Coordinator listed in the contact card at the bottom of the page.

Additional information about indigent burial:

If DFCS approves the request for indigent burial, arrangements will be made through the Fulton County Clerk to the Commission, the Fulton County Chaplain's Office and Mutual Meadows/ Lakeside Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

fulton county indigent burial contacts

Ashya Frye

DFACS Indigent Burial Coordinator

Rev. Clifton Dawkins

Fulton County Chaplain

Tonya Grier

Fulton County Clerk to the Commission