Financial assistance from the Human Resources Administration (HRA) may be available for up to $1,700 to meet funeral expenses for a low-income New York City resident who passed away.

Eligible burial expenses may not cost more than $3,400.

Get an Application

You can get an application for benefits that includes written instructions.

Online

Download the burial claims application.

By Phone

• Agency: Human Resources Administration
• Division: Funeral Assistance
• Phone Number: (718) 557-1399
• Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
• You can reach staff during business hours (except for City Holidays). You can get help in most languages. Automated Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Ways to Apply

You can submit your completed application:

By Email

BurialServices@hra.nyc.gov

In Person or By Mail

NYC HRA Office of Burial Services
33-28 Northern Boulevard, 3rd Floor 
Long Island City, NY 11101
Business Hours: Monday to Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM

By Fax

(917) 639-0476