321.21  Funeral expenses.--Whenever an active or retired member of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall be killed, or dies, from injuries, disease, or illness, contracted by reason of his or her occupation as a member of the department, there shall be provided a sum not to exceed $500 from the Highway Patrol Pension Trust Fund for his or her funeral expenses. Such payment shall be in addition to return of contributions set forth in s. 321.17(3), and shall be in addition to pension payments set forth in s. 321.18.