On Monday, April 12th, FEMA will begin accepting applications for financial assistance for COVID-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

To be eligible, the following conditions must be met:

• 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.

To apply, beginning April 12th, call 844-684-6333 (TTY: 800-462-7585).��Hours of Operation will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

Here is the documentation you will need:

• 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.

If you are eligible for funeral assistance you will receive a check by mail, or funds by direct deposit, depending on which option you choose when you apply.

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