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FEMA's Funeral Assistance Begins April 12, 2021

Posted on: April 12, 2021 - 9:12am
FEMA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020 as part of the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program. Application process for the program begins Monday, April 12, 2021. To apply please call 844-684-6333 Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM Central Time. Individuals who are deaf of hard of hearing can apply by calling 800-462-7585.

To be eligible for this assistance, applicants must meet the following qualifications:  

  • Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, a non-citizen national, or a qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.
     
  • The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19.
     
  • The death must have occurred in the United States.

There is no requirement for the deceased to have been a U.S. citizen, a non-citizen national, or a qualified alien. The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19.

Additionally, applicants will have to provide the following documentation:

  • An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the United States
  • Funeral expenses documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) that include the applicant’s name, the deceased person’s name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses happened.
  • Proof of funds received from other sources specifically for use toward funeral costs. 

For additional information and details, please visit https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance#funds.