Burial and Cremation Services Payment
Provides payment toward the cost of burial or cremation of the remains of eligible individuals. Payment is made directly to the funeral director.
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Physical Address
41 West Church Street, Uniontown, PA 15401
Hours
Office Hours vary by county. Call or visit the website for details.
Voice
Application process
Call for details.
Fee
Fees are set by individual funeral directors; there is no fee to apply for assistance.
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
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
Agency info
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.