Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Burial and Cremation Services Payment
2640 Woodglen Road, P.O. Box 1100, Pottsville, PA 17901
On public transportation route.
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, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Thursday, 11:00am to 5:00pm
(570) 621-3000
Voice
Application process
Walk in, call or visit the website ate www.compass.state.pa.us
Fees
Services free of charge
Service area
Schuylkill, PA
Description
Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.
Providing organization
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services