The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved more than 2,585 applications for newly available Covid-19 funeral assistance in the first month after the program launched — but there are many ...

In its first 31 days, the FEMA program has received nearly 200,000 Funeral Assistance applications and paid nearly $85 million. FEMA refused to comment on camera about why its program has ...

To apply for FEMA’s Funeral Assistance Program, call 844-684-6333. FEMA isn’t accepting online applications and there is no deadline.

Applications for the agency's COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program opened April 12 to help "ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus," according to FEMA.

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.

Families can receive a maximum of $9,000 per deceased loved one and up to $35,000 per application. To apply, families must call the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line at 844-684-6333.

Speaking on Friday, FEMA officials announced that the program had reached a major milestone: $1 billion in disbursements. "We are committed to providing this assistance with the compassion ...

He said FEMA is on track to launch the funeral assistance program and the 1-800 number in early April and they are currently finalizing the policy and training call center staff.

More than 1 million callers dialed into the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s new funeral assistance program hotline on its first day, the agency said, signaling an increased need for ...

Applicants can receive up to $9,000 per burial, with a maximum of $35,500 per application. There is currently no deadline to apply for funeral assistance, the agency has said.

He said FEMA is on track to launch the funeral assistance program and the 1-800 number in early April and they are currently finalizing the policy and training call center staff.

FEMA is on track to launch the funeral assistance program and the 1-800 number in early April and they are currently finalizing the policy and training call staff.