Simcoe County, Corporation of
Site: Midhurst Administration Centre
Service: Ontario Works - Funeral and Burial Assistance
Record #:
MID0232
Last Modified:
23 Jan 2025
Last Full Update:
12 Dec 2024
Contacts
| Office Phone | 705-722-3132 |
| Fax | 705-722-4720 |
| Website | www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-works-policy-directives/72-health-benefits |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CountyofSimcoe?fref=ts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/county-of-simcoe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/countyofsimcoe |
Addresses
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hwy 26 and Hwy 27 |
| Mailing Address | Administration Centre, 1110 Hwy 26 Springwater, ON Canada L9X 1N6 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Description
| Description (Service) | Assistance may be available to assist with the costs associated with the funeral and burial of social assistance recipients and low income individuals. In order to assist with these costs the person requesting the assistance must make the request prior to the funeral taking place. |
Service Details
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Simcoe County |
| Eligibility | Social assistance recipients and individuals with a low income |
| Application | To apply for assistance with Funeral and Burial costs call the County of Simcoe Ontario Works Department at 705-722-3132. Listen carefully to the options presented until you hear "for Ontario works press one" then press one, listen carefully again until you hear "if you are calling about Funerals etc" then press 6. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Subjects
| Service Categories | Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance |