Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Northwestern County Assistance Offices
Erie County Assistance Office - 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.
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 through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm
    Phone/FAX Numbers
    • (814) 461-2000
    • (800) 635-1014 - Hotline/Toll-Free
    • (814) 461-2294 - Fax
    Intake Procedure: Call for details.
    Geographical Area: Service available in all of Pennsylvania.

    Each County Assistance Office serves residents of the county in which it is located.
    Helpful Tips: Please note that to receive payment, the funeral director must be registered as a provider with DHS.
    If you represent this agency, update your listing here.
    * The community resource directory information is up to date to the best of our knowledge. However, you should always call the provider to confirm this information and make an appointment. Be sure to confirm payment information with the provider, if payment is required. Pennsylvania 211 does not rate, recommend or endorse any agency. We simply provide information as a public service.
    Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Northwestern County Assistance Offices
    Erie County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment
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