Burial Assistance
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Eligibility
In order to determine if the decedent may be eligible for Indigent Burial Assistance, please complete the preliminary checklist.
For each question, answer Yes or No.
Eligibility Wizard
1.
Was the decedent a permanent Westchester County resident on the date of death?
Yes
No
If No, did Westchester County approve the residential placement of the decedent outside Westchester County?
Yes
No
If No, did the decedent die in Westchester County?
Yes
No
If Yes, did the decedent have an active public assistance case in another NY State County?
Yes
No
The decedent is not eligible for burial assistance since he/she is not the financial responsibility of this District.
2.
Have the funeral services already been performed?
Yes
No
The decedent is not eligible for burial assistance since there is no immediate need at this time. This is because the services already took place.
3.
Is the next of kin or legally authorized person claiming that the decedent was indigent with resources less than $1,700?
Yes
No
The decedent is not eligible for burial assistance since there are excess resources. This is because the total value of the decedent's resources is over the $1,700 limit and is more than the WCDSS maximum benefit for burial assistance.
4.
Did the decedent die as a result of an automobile accident?
Yes
No
The decedent is not eligible for burial assistance due to the failure to use/apply for No-Fault benefits, unless proof of insurance denial is submitted.
If Yes, will proof of No-Fault insurance denial be submitted?
Yes
No
The decedent is not eligible for burial assistance due to the failure to use/apply for No-Fault benefits, unless proof of insurance denial is submitted and there is a failure to use or apply for a benefit or resource.
5.
Did the decedent die as a result of a crime?
Yes
No
Was a claim filed with Office of Victims Services?
Yes
No
Did the Office of Victims Services approve the claim?
Yes
No
Please contact Victims Assistance Services at (914) 345-3113
The decedent is not eligible for burial assistance the Office of Victims Services will provide assistance.
6.
Did the decedent die as a result of a work related accident?
Yes
No
The decedent is not eligible for burial assistance due to the failure to use/apply for Workers' Compensation benefits, unless proof of denial for burial benefits is submitted.
If Yes, will proof of Workers' Compensation denial for burial benefits be submitted?
Yes
No
The decedent is not eligible for burial assistance due to the failure to use/apply for Workers' Compensation benefits, unless proof of denial for burial benefits is submitted and there is a failure to use or apply for a benefit or resource.
7.
Is the decedent a stillborn infant?
Yes
No
If Yes, what is the clinical estimate of gestation?
Weeks
There is no eligible individual since the gestational age of the fetus does not meet the medical/legal definition of stillbirth (20 Weeks and Above).
Please enter only numeric value for weeks.
8.
Was the decedent incarcerated in a federal or state facility on the date of death?
Yes
No
The decedent is not eligible for burial assistance. This is because individuals admitted or committed to a prison are not eligible for assistance while in prison.
9.
Is the decedent a Veteran?
Yes
No
The decedent is not eligible for burial assistance due to the failure to use/apply for burial benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,unless proof of denial for burial benefits is submitted.
Has the Veterans Service Agency denied eligibility for Burial or Cremation Assistance?
Yes
No
Please contact the Veterans Service Agency at (914) 995-2145 to verify Veteran status.
