What if an individual cannot pay for funeral expenses before applying for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance?
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.
If the applicant has not paid the funeral expenses in full, but incurred the expenses on or after Jan. 20, 2020, they must provide proof of funeral expenses (e.g., receipts, funeral home contract, etc.). Review a list of required documentation here.