Burial Assistance
HRA Burial Assistance
In short
Up to $1,700 toward funeral/burial/cremation costs. Low-income deceased NYC residents whose family can't afford funeral; total funeral cost generally must be <= $3,400.
- What you get
- Up to $1,700 toward funeral/burial/cremation costs.
- Who qualifies
- Low-income deceased NYC residents whose family can't afford funeral; total funeral cost generally must be <= $3,400.
- Income limit (2026)
- Means-tested on deceased's resources (and applicant) - unverified figures.
- Papers to gather
- Death certificate, funeral bill, deceased's resources/insurance info, applicant ID.
- Renewal
- One-time.
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