Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance | Covid-19 Funeral Assistance - FEMA
Offers funeral cost reimbursement to people who lost loved ones to COVID. The maximum reimbursement offered through FEMA will be $9,000 per burial. In order to apply, you will need to provide documentation that includes a funeral contract, receipt , and more. The program will begin on April 12, 2021 and assistance will end on September 30th, 2025.
Physical Address
***Online & Phone Only***, Oakland, CA 94607
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am - 9pm EST
Application process
Call to complete application with a FEMA representative
Fee
None
Required documents
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. Program cannot duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, government agencies, or other sources.
Eligibility
Death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19. 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.
Languages
Website available in multiple languages.
Agency info
U S Department of Homeland Security
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