FEMA COVID-19

FEMA COVID-19 INFORMATION

The following is information shared by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division with you regarding the FEMA Funeral Assistance Program for COVID-19.  They may be reached at 1-844-684-6333.  A flyer with more details is available FMEA Funeral Assistance Flyer.

Also, for additional information, the main website is https://www.fema.gov/disaster/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance.

FEMA Funeral Assistance can help with certain eligible costs, including:

• Funeral services
• Cremation
• Interment
• Transportation for up to two individuals to identify the deceased individual
• Transfer of remains
• Casket or urn
• Burial plot or cremation niche
• Marker or headstone
• Clergy or officiant services
• Arrangement of the funeral ceremony
• Use of funeral home equipment or staff
• Costs associated with producing and certifying multiple death certificates
• Additional expenses mandated by any applicable local or state government laws or ordinances