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Is there a guarantee the funeral home will be paid once the applicant receives COVID-19 Funeral Assistance? What will happen if the funeral bill has not been paid?
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.
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FEMA is authorized to provide COVID-19 Funeral Assistance directly to an eligible applicant. It is the applicant’s responsibility to settle outstanding debts with the funeral home.