Burial Assistance Program

Federal, state, and county funding enables the Board to provide burial assistance for Gloucester County residents who had been recipients of:

  • Managed Long Term Services and Supports
  • Medicaid Only
  • Medically Needy, General Assistance
  • New Jersey Care
  • Supplemental Security Income
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Payment is made directly to funeral homes. For more information view a New Jersey State press release (PDF) regarding a clarification of policy on funeral and burial expenses.