Steuben County, New York
Steuben County Funeral & Cremation Assistance
If your family needs help with funeral or cremation expenses in Steuben County, assistance for qualifying cases may be available through the county Department of Social Services. Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service helps families understand and navigate the applicable process — contact us before services are performed.
Contact Us Before Services Are Performed
If financial assistance may be needed, reach out to Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service before cremation or funeral services are performed. Beginning the process early allows the applicable eligibility and authorization steps to occur before services proceed.
Funeral & Cremation Assistance in Steuben County
Steuben County has a funeral and cremation assistance process administered through the county Department of Social Services. The county's published program materials recognize both burial and cremation.
An application and county approval are required for county payment. Steuben County DSS determines government eligibility and authorization — Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service helps families understand and navigate the funeral-service portion of the process.
Government eligibility and authorization decisions are made solely by Steuben County Department of Social Services.
Who May Qualify
Eligibility is determined by Steuben County DSS based on applicable state law and county policy. Relevant factors may include:
- Whether the deceased was receiving public assistance, Medicaid, or SSI at the time of death
- Available funds in the estate
- Life insurance or burial insurance proceeds
- Prepaid funeral arrangements
- Legally responsible relatives and their available resources
- Other available resources that may offset the cost
Public-assistance or Medicaid enrollment does not automatically establish eligibility. DSS reviews the full situation before making a determination.
Steuben County Department of Social Services
Steuben County Department of Social Services
3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810
Phone: (607) 664-2438
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Steuben County DSS is the government agency that determines eligibility and authorizes payment for funeral and cremation assistance. You do not need to contact DSS yourself — Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service coordinates with DSS on your behalf.
How Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service Helps
Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service helps families understand and navigate the funeral-service portion of the applicable Steuben County assistance process.
We can help identify the applicable county process, explain immediate-cremation arrangements, and coordinate the funeral-service information needed for county review.
We serve all Steuben County communities — from Corning and Hornell to Bath, Painted Post, Canisteo, and the surrounding rural areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Steuben County pay for cremation?
Steuben County has a funeral and cremation assistance process administered through the county Department of Social Services. The county's published program materials recognize cremation. An application and county approval are required. Steuben County DSS determines eligibility and authorizes payment.
Does Medicaid enrollment automatically qualify my family for county funeral assistance?
No. Medicaid, SSI, or public-assistance enrollment may be a relevant factor, but it does not automatically establish eligibility. Steuben County DSS reviews the full situation — including available funds, insurance, estate resources, and other factors — before making a determination.
Do I need to contact Steuben County DSS myself?
No. Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service coordinates with Steuben County DSS on your behalf. You do not need to navigate the county process on your own.
When should I contact Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service?
Contact us before cremation or funeral services are performed. Beginning the process early allows the applicable eligibility and authorization steps to occur before services proceed. Call 909-PLAN-NOW (909-752-6669) any time.
Does Savage-DeMarco serve all of Steuben County?
Yes. Steuben County is geographically large, stretching from Corning in the west to the Pennsylvania border in the south. We serve all communities within the county, including Corning, Hornell, Bath, Painted Post, Canisteo, Addison, Wayland, and surrounding areas.
My loved one was a patient at a hospital in Steuben County. How does the transfer work?
Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service coordinates directly with the hospital or facility for the release of remains. We handle the necessary paperwork so the family does not need to make multiple calls.
Is there a cost to my family if county assistance is approved?
If county assistance is approved and covers the cost of services, there may be little or no out-of-pocket cost to the family for those covered services. The specific amount is determined by Steuben County DSS. Contact Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service to discuss your situation.
Need Help With Funeral or Cremation Expenses in Steuben County?
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 Steuben County Department of Social Services. Government eligibility and authorization decisions are made solely by the applicable government agency.