The Human Resources Administration, Office of Burial Services assists individuals in need of financial assistance to meet funeral expenses for a deceased low-income New York City resident (decedent). Payment may be authorized to reimburse funeral expenses that have already been paid or pre-approval for payment may be authorized for the cost of a planned funeral.

Catholic Charities provides burial assistance for Catholics in New York that do not have the means to cover burial expenses. Please contact the decedent's local parish office for more information and referral.