Indigent Burial Assistance

Indigent Burial Assistance

Provides financial assistance for St. Lawrence County residents who have died without sufficient resources for a burial or cremation and whose family is unable to assume responsibility for paying all of the expenses.

Eligibility: St. Lawrence County residents whose family member has died and do not have sufficient resources to pay for a burial or cremation

Application Process: Application form available online at https://stlawco.org/Departments/SocialServices/AssistancePrograms#SSA and at all funeral homes in St. Lawrence County

Required Documentation: Proof of all income and resources

Fees: None

Service Area: St. Lawrence County

Staff Contact:

Jessica Whitford
Resource Agent
315-379-2164

Steve Button
County Attorney
315-379-2269

Business Line: 315-379-2164

Website: https://stlawco.gov/Departments/SocialServices

Address: 6 Judson Street

Canton NY 13617

Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM

Accessibility: Fully Accessible

This program is offered by the following agency:

St. Lawrence County Department Of Social Services