Applications opened on April 12, 2021
844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
If you had COVID-19 funeral expenses, FEMA encourages you to keep and gather documentation to apply for financial assistance. Types of information should include:
· An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
· Funeral expenses documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) that includes 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. We are not able to duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, government agencies, or other sources.
· If you are eligible for funeral assistance you will receive a check by mail, or funds by direct deposit, depending on which option you choose when you apply for assistance.
