FEMA Assistance for COVID-19 Related Deaths

FEMA will begin accepting applications for Funeral Assistance on Monday, April 12, 2021 through our dedicated call center. 

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number

Applications begin on April 12, 2021

844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday

8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

If you had COVID-19 funeral expenses, we encourage you to keep and gather documentation. 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.

Please continue to visit our Funeral Assistance website (https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance) for updated information.

Best,

Kimberly Grisham

Voluntary Agency Liaison|Recovery Division | FEMA Region II

Mobile: (202) 702-5826

kimberly.grisham@fema.dhs.gov

Federal Emergency Management Agency
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