FEMA Accepting Applications To Reimburse Up To $9K In COVID-Related Funeral Expenses

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- FEMA is providing support to families who have had to pay for funerals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The money will reimburse coronavirus-related funeral expenses that happened after Jan. 20, 2020.

FEMA will cover up to $9,000 per funeral.

They will begin accepting applications on April 12 and families can apply for several deceased loved ones.

You need to have a death certificate and any funeral expense documentation.

The money is coming from the American Rescue Plan.

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