FEMA Resources, Per our Discussion

Our sincerest condolences regarding the loss of your loved one to COVID-19. This email discusses some of the resources FEMA has made available to households in your situation.

Per legislation passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, FEMA has received funding to provide financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred on or after January 20, 2020 due to a COVID-19-related death. A maximum of $9,000 is available per deceased individual and a maximum of $35,000 is available per application.

Requirements to potentially qualify:

• Official death certificate that shows the death occurred in the United States, including US territories and the District of Columbia.
• The death certificate must attribute the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19. Certain restrictions apply depending on the date of death. Please visit FEMA’s site for more details.
• You are a US citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified non-citizen.
• You were responsible for eligible funeral expenses.

To apply, contact the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Helpline at 844-684-6333 between the hours of 9:00am and 9:00pm Eastern Time.

For more information, including a list of eligible funeral expenses, please visit FEMA’s FAQ website.

We hope these resources can help ease your financial burden. Our thoughts are with you, and again, please accept our most sincere condolences. If there are any additional ways we can help you during this difficult time, please don’t hesitate to reach out.