I received a decision letter and was not approved for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance. How do I appeal FEMA’s decision?
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.
You have 60 days from the date of the decision letter to upload, fax, or mail a written and signed letter appealing FEMA's decision.
The appeal letter should include the following:
- Your full name; FEMA application number; FEMA disaster number; and current phone number and address. You must include your application number on each page of your appeal documentation.
- Explanation of why you think FEMA’s decision is not correct.
- Supporting documentation, such as a death certificate, funeral home contract, invoice, signed statement, etc.
- Your signature
Submit your appeal documents by:
- Upload to your DisasterAssistance.gov account
- Fax to: 855-261-3452
- Mail to: P.O. BOX 10001, Hyattsville, MD 20782
Your COVID-19 Funeral Assistance decision letter lists the specific documentation you must provide to FEMA if you decided to appeal. A FEMA representative may call you to provide further details, or you may contact the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Helpline for more information on the documentation needed.
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