FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses that were incurred after January 20, 2020 and have not been reimbursed by other financial sources.
WHAT: Included here are three Public Service Announcements to encourage eligible individuals to apply for funeral assistance. The first PSA is 60 seconds long, the second is 30 seconds, and the third is 15 seconds.
WHERE: Applications are taken over the phone at 844-684-6333 (TTY: 800-462-7585), Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. P.T. Multilingual services are available.
WHEN: One month ago today, FEMA began accepting applications for this Funeral Assistance program.
The application period does not currently have a scheduled closing date.
HOW: Interested applicants should visit fema.gov/funeral-assistance/faq to learn more about the documentation required to complete an application. This video in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language also provides detailed instructions.