COVID-19 has brought overwhelming grief to many families, and FEMA is dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus. 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.
There is a dedicated toll-free phone number listed below to get a COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application completed with help from FEMA's representatives. Multilingual services will be available. You can also get answers to frequently asked questions about the application process and who is eligible on FEMA’s
Funeral Assistance FAQ page.
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number
Applications begin on April 12, 2021
844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
9AM to 9PM Eastern Time