Financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses is available through the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), according to an agency press release.
To qualify, the expenses must have been incurred on or after Jan. 20, 2020, and may not be used in duplication of other programs.
Since FEMA began the program, over $1 billion in assistance has been distributed, the release said.
FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance guidance and information on eligibility requirements and types of services funded is available at fema.gov/disaster/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance. Instructions on how to apply for this assistance through FEMA’s dedicated helpline at 844-684-6333 can also be found on the website.
Helpline representatives are trained to provide personal application support and answer any questions regarding program eligibility.
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