A Guide To FEMA’s Covid-19 Funeral Assistance Program

What:

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will provide funds to cover the funeral costs of families who’ve lost a loved one to COVID-19Funeral expenses dating back to January 20, 2020 are eligible

  Who:

The death must have occurred in the U.S. (includes U.S. territories and the District of Columbia)Death certificate must indicate that the death was caused by Covid-19S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, and qualified aliens are eligibleYou can apply for reimbursement of funeral expenses for more than one person, if applicable.

When:

Application process (phone only) begins Monday, April 12thMonday–Friday, 6am-6pm PST / 8am-8pm CMT

How to Apply:

Call the FEMA hotline to begin the application process: 844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585You will be given an application number over the phone and instructions on how to submit supporting documentation to FEMA

  You will need:

Death Certificate with COVID-19 listed as cause of deathProof of paid funeral expenses (receipts, contract for services, etc.)

How To Prepare:

Applicants will be asked for the following information:

Birthdate of applicant and the deceasedSocial Security Number of applicant and deceasedAddress/location where death occurredInformation about any financial assistance received from charitable organizations, donations, etc.

Qualifying Funeral Expenses

CasketUrnCemetery plot or cremation nicheFuneral arrangements, use of funeral home, and staffHeadstone or grave markerTransportation of bodyCremation, burial, and related costsOfficiant or clergy feeDeath certificate

 

For more information go to FEMA’s Official Covid-19 Funeral Assistance Webpage 

A Guide To FEMA’s Covid-19 Funeral Assistance Program