From the National FCA’s March 24, 2021 Blog Post:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that it will begin applications for reimbursement for funeral expenses of deaths due to Covid. When you read the word “funeral,” understand that it means any form of disposition of the body. The term includes burial, cremation, and other forms of disposition. It is not restricted only to “a ceremony with the body present.”
See the original post on the FCA site, including a list of FAQ’s, HERE.
Update below by TCMFS from the FEMA site:
The application process will begin on April 12, 2021.
Source: FEMA CORONA VIRUS FUNERAL ASSISTANCE https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
Who is Eligible?
To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions:
- 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.
How to Apply
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number
Applications begin on April 12, 2021
844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
If you had COVID-19 funeral expenses, FEMA encourages you to keep and gather documentation. Types of information should include:
- 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. FEMA is not able to duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, government agencies, or other sources.
More information: FEMA CORONA VIRUS FUNERAL ASSISTANCE https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance