Can FEMA give us a copy of the application so we can let our customers know what questions to expect?
The COVID-19 incident period ended on May 11, 2023. FEMA will continue to provide funeral assistance until Sept. 30, 2025, to those who have lost loved ones due to this pandemic.
The COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application is completed by a FEMA representative over the phone to ensure accuracy, and applicants will need to provide the following information when they call to apply:
- Social Security Number for the applicant and the deceased individual
- Date of birth for the applicant and the deceased individual
- Current mailing address for the applicant
- Current telephone number for the applicant
- Location or address where the individual died
- Information about burial or funeral insurance policies
- Information about other funeral assistance received, such as donations, CARES Act grants, and assistance from voluntary organizations
- Routing and account number of the applicant’s checking or savings account (for direct deposit) – optional
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