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Get financial assistance to help with funeral or burial services
NYC Human Resource Administration, Department of Social Services
Information Status
HRA’s Office of Burial Services (OBS) can provide financial assistance to help with funeral expenses for a deceased income-eligible NYC resident. This can apply to funeral expenses that have already been paid, or pre-approval for the cost of a planned funeral.
Schedule
Eligibility Requirements
A legally responsible relative (a spouse or parent of a deceased minor under age twenty-one) that applies for the allowance must also be unable to pay the funeral bill and meet the income eligibility criteria to qualify.
Documentation Needed to Enroll
Proof of income status: receipt of public assistance from HRA such as cash assistance, SNAP benefits, or social security benefits including supplemental security income (SSI).
ADA accessible
Yes
Accessibility notes
See more info on accessibility here: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/disability-access.page
Citizenship Requirements
No citizenship requirements
free
Yes
Available Languages
Arabic,
Cantonese,
French,
Haitian Creole,
Korean,
Mandarin,
Polish,
Russian,
Spanish,
Urdu
Boroughs Served
Bronx,
Brooklyn,
Manhattan,
Queens,
Staten Island
What to do next
Call 718-557-1399
Call if you need an application mailed or emailed to you, or if you need help with the online application. Leave a message and an OBS staff member will return your call before the end of the next business day.
Email BurialServices@hra.nyc.gov
Applications can be emailed to this address.
Applications can be faxed to 917-639-0476.
Go in person
Visit during open to the public on Wednesdays between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Virtual assistance is encouraged, if possible.
NYC HRA Office of Burial Services (OBS)33-28 Northern Blvd.
3rd Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101
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NYC HRA Office of Burial Services (OBS)
33-28 Northern Blvd.
3rd Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101
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2,571.9 miles away Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm Sat - Sun Closed
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, office hours are limited. They are open to the public on Wednesdays between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Seeking services online or over the phone is suggested.
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