Is there a free grave in California for an elderly on general assistance?
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Contact the social services office where your loved one resided and hopefully, they'll be able to tell you what the county/city can assist with and how one qualifies.
Best wishes.
"1. Lump Sum Social Security Death Benefit. A spouse (who is living in the same household) can receive a one-time lump sum benefit of $255. ... If the Social Security death benefit is being paid to an eligible dependent child, then an application must be filed within two years of the insured worker's death.Aug 8, 2017"
Contact your local hospital and ask for the social worker for hospice. She had a list of places and prices for burial and cremation.
I'm sorry for your loss and this situation.