Help Paying for Burial or Cremation Through the County Assistance Office
Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services offers help with burial or cremation costs for people who meet its eligibility rules. The local County Assistance Office determines eligibility.
In Berks County, contact the assistance office at 610-736-4211 or 1-866-215-3912 to ask about the application and required information. Eligibility can depend on the deceased person’s benefits or assistance status; the state page explains the qualifying categories.
The funeral director must be registered with DHS to receive payment. The provider-enrollment number is for funeral directors, so it is not the resident contact listed here.
Source: pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/for-residents/burial-cremation, read September 18, 2026.
The details
Read the rest
Eligibility for assistance with burial costs is determined by the local county assistance offices (CAOs).
In Berks County Assistance Office’s words
The Department of Human Services will provide payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.
Organization
Berks County Assistance Office
Organization profile in our directory →About this listing
This listing summarizes publicly available information from pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/for-residents/burial-cremation. Last recorded review: September 18, 2026. Contact the provider to confirm eligibility, hours and availability before you go. If something here is wrong, tell us.