The Human Resources Administration (HRA) will provide financial assistance to individuals in need of assistance to meet funeral expenses.
Who applies: the individual who makes the funeral arrangements or his/her representative must file an application within 60 days from the DOD, in person.
Death certificate: one original certified copy of the Death Certificate (it will be returned to the applicant).
Funeral contract: a copy of the Funeral Contract also known as the Statement of Goods and Services Selected.
Notarization: required only if application is submitted by an authorized representative.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form M-860w |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 9 min |
| Edition | Rev. 7/9/13 |
| Issuing agency | Human Resources Administration |
| Where to file | Burial Claims Unit, 25 Chapel Street, 6th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201-1954 |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 4, 2026 |
| Other names | M-860w, M860w, Form M-860w, Application For Burial Allowance, HRA burial assistance application, NYC burial claims |
| Official source | Form M-860w (Rev 7/9/13), Human Resources Administration |
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