Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
View eligibility requirements on the FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance web page.
Call the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line to apply: 844-684-6333 or TTY: 800-462-7585, Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 9 PM EST.
Note: Please watch out for scams! FEMA has not sent any notifications asking people to register for funeral assistance. You must call the phone number above to apply for this assistance.