Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Burial and Cremation Services Payment
625 Cherry Street, 3rd Floor, Reading, PA 19602
Eligibility
Pennsylvania residents who:
Received Supplemental Security Income or SSI
Were receiving cash benefits from the Department of Human Services prior to death
Were found eligible for cash assistance prior to death (but had not yet received payment)
Residents of nursing homes who received SSI or nursing home care payments prior to Jan. 1, 1973, continuously to the present
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday, 11:00am to 5:00pm
(610) 736-4211
Voice
Application process
Walk in, call or visit the website at www.compass.state.pa.us
Fees
Free
Service area
Berks, PA
Description
Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.
Providing organization
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services