COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

 If you are covering the cost of a COVID-19 funeral, FEMA may be able to help.

Who is Eligible?

FEMA may provide COVID-19 Funeral Assistance to you if:

  • you are a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified non-citizen.

  • the death occurred in the United States, including U.S. territories and the District of Columbia;

  • the death was attributed to COVID-19; and

  • you are responsible for the eligible funeral expenses incurred on or after January 20, 2020.

     What is Covered?

FEMA may approve COVID-19 Funeral Assistance for expenses such as:

  • funeral services

  • cremation

  • interment

  • costs associated with producing death certificates

  • costs due to local or state government laws or ordinances

  • transportation for up to two people to identify the person who died

  • transfer of remains

  • casket or urn

  • burial plot

  • marker or headstone

  • clergy

  • funeral ceremony

  • funeral home, staff & equipments

To learn more, see full details here.

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