(a) General rule.--Upon application and proof, the county shall contribute at least $75 towards the funeral expenses of a spouse of a deceased serviceperson who, at the time of death, had a legal residence in the county, regardless of if the individual died or is interred in the county.
(b) Limitation.--The county may not contribute money toward the funeral expenses of a spouse of a deceased serviceperson who had remarried after the death of the deceased serviceperson.
(c) Uniform contribution.--In each case, application for the contribution shall be made within one year after the date of the death of the spouse. All contributions made under this section shall be uniform as to eligible spouses within the same calendar year.