New York State
Funeral & Cremation Assistance Across New York
Families facing the death of a loved one may need help with funeral or cremation expenses. In New York, assistance for qualifying cases may be available through the applicable county or local social-services process. "Medicaid cremation" is a common phrase families use when searching online for this type of help, but Medicaid itself does not provide a single statewide New York cremation benefit. Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service helps families understand and navigate the applicable funeral and cremation assistance process.
Important: Start Before Services Are Performed
If financial assistance may be needed, contact Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service before cremation or funeral services are performed. Beginning the assistance process early allows the applicable eligibility and authorization process to occur before services proceed.
New York State
Select Your New York County
Funeral and cremation assistance requirements can vary by county. Select your county to review local information and learn how Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service can help you navigate the applicable process.
Why do people call it "Medicaid cremation"?
"Medicaid cremation" is a common search term used by families looking for help with final expenses. Medicaid itself does not provide a single statewide New York cremation benefit. Assistance for qualifying funeral and cremation expenses may instead be handled through the applicable county or local social-services process.
How Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service Helps
Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service helps families understand and navigate the funeral-service portion of the applicable county assistance process.
We can help identify the applicable county process, explain immediate-cremation arrangements, and coordinate funeral-service information needed for county review.
Government eligibility and authorization decisions are made by the applicable government agency.
Need Help With Funeral or Cremation Expenses?
If financial assistance may be needed, contact Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service before cremation or funeral services are performed. We can help identify the applicable county assistance process and explain the next steps.
MedicaidCremation.com is a privately operated funeral-assistance information service. It is not a government agency and is not affiliated with Medicaid, New York State, or a county Department of Social Services. Funeral services in the Twin Tiers are provided by Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service. Government eligibility and authorization decisions are made solely by the applicable government agency.