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
