Burial Assistance Program | Maryland Department of Human Services
25 South Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Eligibility
Family of deceased individuals who received public assistance.
Required documents
Verification of assets, death, and funeral arrangements.
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm.
800-332-6347
Voice·
Main
Application process
Call or visit website to apply.
Service area
MD
Other Information
Payment Options
- Free or no-cost care
Special Populations
- Open to All
Provides limited financial help with funeral expenses of deceased recipients of Public Assistance programs. Benefits Counseling
More Information:
- Cost includes burial plots, vaults, grave digging, and burial clothing- Funds are distributed directly to funeral director
Last assured
05/25/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Maryland Department of Human Services
State government agency that provides social services.