The application process to receive reimbursement for funeral expenses related to COVID-19 is now open. The funds will be coming from FEMA, which said it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral.

The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.

Those who qualify, can complete an application by calling FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number at 844-684-6333 (TTY: 800-462-7585). No online applications are being accepted.

FEMA received more than 1 million calls from people requesting assistance with COVID-19-related funeral expenses on its first day of application processing on April 12, according to the agency.

To request funeral assistance, you must first apply with FEMA by calling 800-621-3362, visiting a Disaster Recovery Center, going online at DisasterAssistance.gov, or using the FEMA mobile app.

For those needing assistance, they will have to apply with FEMA by calling 800-621-3362, visiting a Disaster Recovery Center, going online at DisasterAssistance.gov or using the FEMA mobile app.

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(U.S. Army photo by Spc. DeAndre Pierce) FEMA has provided over $606 million to more than 91,000 people to assist with COVID-19-related funeral costs for deaths occurring on or after Jan. 20, 2020.

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