Covid Funeral Relief for Struggling Families
Attention Funeral home Owners!Did any of your COVID-19 cases have family members that struggled to afford the funeral? Help might be on the way. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) is setting aside $2 Billion for reimbursements. Final guidance will be released soon, but potential applicants are being encouraged to keep and gather documentation.
The NewBridge Group will continue to monitor the situation, but we encourage you to visit https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance to stay up to date on what to expect.
According to FEMA
Who is Eligible?
- The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
- The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19.
- The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.
- There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.
How to Apply
In April, FEMA will begin accepting applications. If you had COVID-19 funeral expenses, we encourage you to keep and gather documentation. Types of information should include:
- An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
- Funeral expenses documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) that includes the applicant’s name, the deceased person’s name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses happened.
- Proof of funds received from other sources specifically for use toward funeral costs. We are not able to duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, government agencies, or other sources.
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