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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southwestern County Assistance Offices - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

587 Sells Lane, Greensburg, PA 15601

Eligibility

Pennsylvania residents who: A) Received Supplemental Security Income or SSI B) Were receiving cash benefits from the Department of Human Services prior to death C) Were found eligible for cash assistance prior to death (but had not yet received payment) D) Residents of nursing homes who received SSI or nursing home care payments prior to Jan. 1, 1973, continuously to the present

Hours

Office Hours vary by county. Call or visit the website for details.
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Other-Services/Pages/Burial-and-Cremation.aspx

Application process

Call for details.

Fees

Fees are set by individual funeral directors; there is no fee to apply for assistance.

Service area

Allegheny, PA
Armstrong, PA
Beaver, PA
Butler, PA
Cambria, PA
Fayette, PA
Greene, PA
Indiana, PA
Lawrence, PA
Mercer, PA
Somerset, PA
Washington, PA
Westmoreland, PA

Description

Provides payment toward the cost of burial or cremation of the remains of eligible individuals. Payment is made directly to the funeral director.

Providing organization

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southwestern County Assistance Offices

Provides administrative oversight, assistance with applications, and other information for individuals and families receiving or applying for various public assistance programs.