The Allentown / Bethlehem Goose

01/27/2023

04/14/2021

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering qualified families up to $9,000 for funeral expenses incurred due to the death of a loved from COVID-19.

FEMA’s mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused immense grief for so many people. Although FEMA cannot change what has happened, they affirm their commitment to help with funeral, burial and cremation expenses that many families, like yours, did not anticipate.
For more information about eligibility criteria, required documentation and application instructions for FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance, visit fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus

Plan a Memorial Service for a Loved One

Many families have delayed services until it is safe to gather. When you are ready to plan a memorial service in your loved one’s honor – we are here to help. Expenses for memorial services may also be eligible for reimbursement*.

*Families may apply now for reimbursement of expenses for services already performed for a loved one whose death was due to COVID-19. Reimbursement for expenses for services not yet performed will require families to amend their application. FEMA recommends waiting until after all services have been contracted to avoid the hassle of amending an initial application.