Covid-19 Funeral Assistance

provided by Federal Emergency Management Agency

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Federal Emergency Management Agency

500 C Street SW
Room 316
Department of Homeland Security
Washington DC 20472
Toll Free:
844-684-6333
TDD/TTY:
800-462-7585
Toll Free:
800-621-3362
TDD/TTY:
800-462-7585
Hours:
24 hours.

*Providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

Eligibility: 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 attributed to COVID-19. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred 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.

Application Process: Call 844-684-6333 to apply.

Required Documentation: 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.

Fees: No fee for services.

Coverage Note: New York State.

 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency supports citizens and first responders to ensure that, as a nation, they work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.