Can I still apply for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance if the funeral expenses were pre-paid or paid by the estate?

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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.

No. Pre-paid funerals and funerals that have been paid by the deceased individual’s estate are not eligible for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance.

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