The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Monday opened its COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number to pay back funeral expenses for COVID-19 deaths dating back to Jan. 20, 2020. Already on the first day, the agency noted it was “experiencing high call volume” that was leading to “technical issues.”
“The COVID-19 pandemic has caused immense grief for so many people,” said acting FEMA administrator Bob Fenton in a press release. “Although we cannot change what has happened, we affirm our commitment to help with funeral and burial expenses that many families did not anticipate.”
Applications are taken by phone only. Applicants can call the dedicated COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number at 844-684-6333 or 800-462-7585 (TTY) weekdays between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
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