Burial Assistance | Dorchester County Department of Social Services
2737 Dorchester Square, Cambridge, MD 21613
Eligibility
Dorchester County residents whose deceased family member was a recipient of or eligible for a public assistance program.
Required documents
Varies
contact for details.
Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.
800-332-6347
Voice·
Toll-Free
410-901-4100
Voice·
Main
Application process
Call or visit website for details.
Service area
Dorchester County, MD
Other Information
Languages
- Interpretation Services Available
Special Populations
- Justice Involvement
- Open to All
Age Group
- Teens (13-19)
- Adults (31-54)
- Young Adults (20-30)
- Older Adults (55+)
Payment Options
- Free or no-cost care
Provides limited financial assistance for funeral expenses, including burial plots, vaults, grave digging, and burial clothing.
Benefits Counseling
More information:
- Funds cannot be used towards reimbursement of expenses already paid
Last assured
12/31/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Dorchester County Department of Social Services
County agency providing social services programs.