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What happens to the deceased if no one comes forward to claim the body and make funeral arrangements?

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What happens to the deceased if no one comes forward to claim the body and make funeral arrangements?

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In New York City unclaimed human remains are eventually buried in City Cemetery located on Hart Island. There is no casket or funeral and the remains of other unclaimed deceased typically will occupy the same grave. The City of New York does not cremate unclaimed human remains. For more information: Read PrePlanning/Prefunding a Funeral at the New York State Funeral Directors Association website. Read Before Prepaying Your Funeral Know Your Rights distributed by the NY State Dept. of Health, Bureau of Funeral Directing for more information. Download our Guide to PrePlanning and PreArrangements in PDF Format.