The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. As part of the recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance to help with funeral expenses paid any time after January 20, 2020 through the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance program.

How to Apply:
To begin your application, call the toll-free number listed below and a FEMA agent will help you complete the application over the phone. Multilingual services are available.

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number

844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time

Who is Eligible:
To qualify for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions:

  • The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
  • The death certificate must indicate the death was due to COVID-19.
  • The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who paid qualifying funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.
  • There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.

    • How Funds are Received:
    After an application is approved, funds will be received by check in the mail or by direct deposit. You have the option to choose how to receive funds when completing the application.

    For more information, watch the video below or visit the FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance website.

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