Maryland Family Law Section 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.