BURIAL ASSISTANCE | SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

605 Old Country Road, Riverhead, NY 11901

Eligibility

To determine eligibility, an application must be submitted prior to the completion of services. Agency prefers clients call for details

Required documents

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(631) 854-9930

Voice

Website

https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Social-Services/Client-Benefits-Administration

Application process

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Fees

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Service area

Suffolk, NY

Covers basic burial costs for Temporary Assistance recipients, stillborn infants or any other person found dead in the County who is not under the jurisdiction of another social services district. DSS Approval prior to finalization with the Funeral Home is required. A simple prescreening from any computer with internet access at any time determines whether you are likely to qualify for burial assistance. Call for detailed information.

What's Here

Mortuary Services Death Certification/Burial Arrangements Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance * COVID-19 Burial Services * COVID-19 Burial Services

Providing organization

SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES