FEMA Funeral Assistance

FEMA is Now Providing Financial Assistance for Funeral Expenses: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020 for deaths related to COVID-19.

Assistance is limited to a maximum of $9,000 per funeral and a maximum of $35,500 per application per state, territory, or the District of Columbia. 

Applications begin on April 12, 2021.

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

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