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.

What's Here

Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance Burial Benefits

Providing organization

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services