Bernalillo County hosts funeral service for 222 indigent, unclaimed residents

Bernalillo County hosts funeral service for 222 indigent, unclaimed residents

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A graveside service was held Thursday for 222 indigent and unclaimed Bernalillo County residents.

“Today’s ceremony provided a peaceful and caring farewell for these residents who are not forgotten,” said Deputy County Manager for General Services Lisa Sedillo White.  “We are heartened to stand in as their families, showing that we care, that each of them mattered.”

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Bernalillo County stores the cremains of its indigent and unclaimed residents for up to two years. During this time, county staff try to connect with the descendants’ families and return the cremains to them. When these attempts are unsuccessful, the county provides cremation and burial.

Thursday’s service was the 12th annual formal burial that Bernalillo County has held for its indigent and unclaimed residents.

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