Greetings,

As your Representative in Washington, I wanted to let you know that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020 for deaths related to COVID-19.

To be eligible for COVID-19 funeral assistance, FEMA’s policy states:

• The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after Jan. 20, 2020 for a death attributed to COVID-19.
• If multiple individuals contributed toward funeral expenses, they should apply under a single application as applicant and co-applicant. FEMA will also consider documentation from other individuals not listed as the applicant and co-applicant who may have incurred funeral expenses as part of the registration for the deceased individual. 
• An applicant may apply for multiple deceased individuals.
• The COVID-19-related death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.
• This assistance is limited to a maximum financial amount of $9,000 per funeral and a maximum of $35,500 per application.  
• Funeral assistance is intended to assist with expenses for funeral services and interment or cremation.

How to apply: Interested applicants may utilize FEMA's COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number at 844-684-6333 (TTY: 800-462-7585) between 9:00am - 9:00pm EST.

Thank you for staying in touch with me, and I look forward to continuing to serve you and your family. As always, feel free to call on me and my staff in Jonesboro, GA, and Smyrna, GA when we can assist you. Learn more at www.DavidScott.House.gov and follow me on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

Sincerely,

Congressman David Scott