Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020 due to a COVID-19 related death of a family member. Up to $9000 per funeral, max $35,000 per application if multiple deaths in a family occurred. Up to $9000 per funeral, max $35,000 per application if multiple deaths in a family occurred.
To apply, call the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line at 1-844-684-6333
A FEMA representative will help you complete a COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application over the phone and let you know what information you will need to provided. Multilingual services is available. The phone line is open Monday – Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
For more information visit: www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance