INDIGENT BURIAL AND FUNERAL ASSISTANCE | MONROE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

* Provides financial assistance to afford the cost of burying or cremating a loved one.

Physical Address

244 S Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608

Hours

M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM.

Voice

(585) 232-3386

Intake | burial coordinator

Fax

(585) 262-5634

Voice

(585) 232-3386

Main | burial coordinator

Application process

In person interview required with Burial Coordinator, be prepared to discuss the decedent's (and any legally responsive relative's) financial situation, including income and assets.

Fee

For applicants who are determined eligible with receive a grant to assist with the cost of the funeral and or burial.

Eligibility

Funeral being arranged cannot cost more than $7,000, additional financial guidelines apply. Call or walk-in for information. Applicants who are determined eligible will receive a supplemental burial assistance grant to assist with the cost of the burial.

Languages

Spanish

Agency info

MONROE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Monroe County Department of Human Services provides income support services, medical assistance and comprehensive services to populations in need.