§5–531.

    (a)    A local department may pay reasonable funeral expenses, not exceeding $650, for a child who was receiving foster care under this subtitle, if:

        (1)    no individual who was legally responsible for the support of the child is able to pay; and

        (2)    other resources, including insurance benefits or the child’s estate, are insufficient.

    (b)    The cost of funeral expenses shall be charged to State funds.