BURIAL ASSISTANCE | RIVERHEAD CENTER

605 Old Country Road, Riverhead, NY 11901

Eligibility

To determine eligibility, an application must be submitted prior to the completion of services. Call for details.

Hours

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Voice - Main

Fax - Fax

Voice - Main

Voice - Other - Emergency Services (After 4:30 PM & Weekends, Holidays)

https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Social-Services

Application process

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Fees

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Service area

Suffolk County, NY

Description

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.

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What's Here

Death Certification / Burial Arrangements Burial Services Burial / Cremation Expense Assistance Mortuary Services

Providing organization

SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Provides financial assistance and support services to eligible Suffolk County residents in a cost effective and efficient manner, simultaneously protecting the vulnerable while encouraging their independence and self-sufficiency.