Apply for FEMA Covid-19 Funeral Reimbursement
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www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
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With the implementation of FEMA's Covid-19 Funeral Assistance application process, we at Pagenkopf Funeral Home are offering assistance to the families we served after January 20, 2020, who think they may be eligible to apply for a reimbursement. FEMA will begin accepting applications on April 12, 2021.
Any family who paid funeral expenses for a loved one whose cause of death was determined to be "Covid related" could be eligible to apply for a reimbursement, as long as the expenses were incurred after January 20, 2020.
We will sit down with interested families to:
- Answer questions about the process and what expenses are eligible for reimbursement
- Gather the necessary expense documentation
- Provide resources and links to additional information
- Offer support throughout the process
"We want to help our families in every way possible - before, during, and after the funeral. Now that families are able to apply for reimbursement for Covid-19 related deaths, we want to help those families through the application process so they can receive financial relief. We're grateful to be able to help our families in this way" - Cindy Pagenkopf
According to the FEMA website, families can submit multiple applications, if there was more than one Covid-19 related death in the family. The assistance is limited to a maximum financial amount of $9,000 per funeral and a maximum of $35,500 per application.
"We'd also like families to know that if they were unable to have a full service because of Covid restrictions at the time of their loved one's death, they can plan that service now and still request reimbursement" - Cindy Pagenkopf
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New Pre-Call Checklist Available!
FEMA's COVID-19 Funeral Assistance for reimbursements has been described as a lengthy and detail-oriented application process. For that reason, we have compiled a Pre-Call Checklist for families to access to ensure they have the information they need during the phone call, whenever they decide to apply. Check out the Pre-Call Checklist below:
| FEMA Pre-Call Checklist |
Applicants can contact a representative from FEMA at the number listed:
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number
844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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Ordering Additional Death Certificates
If you are in need of additional death certificates, please contact the register of deeds in the appropriate county to place your order:
