Please continue to visit the FEMA Funeral Assistance website for updated information and FEMA Funeral Assistance FAQ page for updated information. View the FEMA Funeral Assistance Flyer for additional information: FEMA will not duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, government agencies, or other sources. Proof of funds received from other sources specifically for use toward funeral costs.To be eligible all expense documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) must include the applicant’s name, the deceased person’s name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses happened. FEMA can reimburse applicants for up to $9,000 in funeral expenses.There is no requirement for the deceased person to be a U.S Citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien. The applicant must be U.S Citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.territories, and the District of Columbia. An official death certificate that attributes the death was attributed to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the United States, including the U.S.Types of information required should include:
If you had COVID-19 funeral expenses, FEMA encourages you to keep and gather all relevant documentation. 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 COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.Īs of Monday, April 12, 2021, FEMA began accepting applications via a phone application through their dedicated call center: New: View the Burial Assistance Frequently Asked Questions in: All applications received will be reviewed regardless of immigration status. Extending the timeframe for when you can apply to 120 days from the date of the individual's death.Īpplications received on or after Mawill be considered for the increased burial assistance allowance.Increasing the burial allowance from $900 to $1,700 and increasing the cap on burial costs from $1,700 to $3,400.To address the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, DSS/HRA issued an emergency rule: