FEMA Announces COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

By: VGFS
Tuesday, April 13, 2021

FEMA will begin accepting applications for Funeral Assistance on Monday, April 12, 2021 through a dedicated call center. Please see the call line information below:

844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585

For the most up-to-date information, please refer to: https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance.

 

 

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