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Burial Assistance Program | Maryland Department of Human Services

Resource Name:Burial Assistance Program | Maryland Department of Human Services

address

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

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Main

Application process

Call or visit website to apply.

Service area

MD

Other Information

Special Populations

  • Open to All

Payment Options

  • Free or no-cost care

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.

Burial Assistance Program | Maryland Department of Human Services