COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

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You can get reimbursed for funeral costs up to $9,000 for someone who died due to COVID-19.

Heads Up

  • Financial assistance may cover funeral services, burials, cremation costs, and other expenses (https://www.fema.gov/disaster/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance/faq) that you paid between January 20, 2020 and May 11, 2023.
  • Your income does not affect eligibility.
  • Benefits will be paid by check or direct deposit.

    • Eligibility

    You may be eligible if:

  • You are a U.S. citizen, noncitizen national, or qualified noncitizen.
  • You incurred COVID-19-related funeral expenses on or after January 20, 2020.
  • The death was attributed to COVID-19, as noted on the death certificate.

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    How to Apply

  • Prepare your documents and call the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number:
  • 844-684-6333 (https://www.disasterassistance.gov/) , TTY: 800-462-7585Hours of Operation:Monday - Friday9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
  • Once you have applied and are given an application number, submit your documents using one of these ways:
  • Online: Upload to your DisasterAssistance.gov account
  • Fax documents: 855-261-3452
  • Mail documents: P.O. BOX 10001, Hyattsville, MD 20782

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    By Mail

    Get Help

    Call the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number844-684-6333 (https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance) , TTY: 800-462-7585Monday - Friday9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern TimeBeware of Scams: FEMA will not contact anyone until they have called FEMA or have applied for assistance.If you doubt a FEMA representative is legitimate, hang up and report it to the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362Visit the websiteVisit FEMA's COVID-19 Funeral Assistance site to learn more.

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