Coronavirus (COVID-19) Alert
The Office of Burial Services office hours for the public are limited to Wednesdays from 9 AM to 5 PM until further notice.
To address the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, HRA issued an emergency rule to:
- Increase the burial allowance from $900 to $1,700 and increase the cap on burial costs from $1,700 to $3,400.
- Extend the timeframe for when you can apply to 120 days from the date of the individual‘s death.
Applications received on or after March 12, 2020 will be considered for the increased burial assistance allowance. All applications received will be reviewed regardless of immigration status.
Low-income New York City residents may be eligible for up to $900 in financial assistance to meet funeral expenses for a deceased low-income New York City resident.
Eligible burial expenses may not cost more than $1,700.
