It is VERY IMPORTANT to watch the video link at the bottom of these instructions for detailed information from FEMA.
1. INFORMATION NEEDED TO APPLY
Gather Information Below:
- Social Security Number
- Date of Birth
- Mailing Address
- Contact Phone Numbers
- Household Annual Gross Income (does not affect eligibility)
- Name, Social Security Number, and Date of Birth of the deceased individual
- The location and address where the death occurred (can be found on the death certificate)
- Information about burial or funeral insurance policies, if applicable
- Information about other funeral assistance received (such as donations or assistance from voluntary organizations), if applicable
- Routing, checking or savings account numbers for direct deposit, if requested
2. CALL FEMA – 844-684-6333 (Beginning Monday, April 12, 2021 – 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Central Standard Time)
3. DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR SUBMISSION
Begin Gathering Documentation as Soon as Possible:
- A copy of the death certificate for the deceased individual or individuals
- Documentation of the funeral expenses incurred (such as receipts, funeral contract, invoices, etc.)
- Documentation of any funds you may have received from another source (such as burial or funeral insurance policies, volunteer organizations, etc.)
4. SUBMIT DOCUMENTS TO FEMA
Reach out to Prepared Love for Families if you need help creating your account and uploading documentation: (601-LOVE-911) or (601) 568-3911 or email us at preparedlove.org/contact/
- Create your disaster assistance account by going to www.disasterassistance.gov
- Click the “Check Status” button
- Follow the instructions to create an account
- Only upload .pdf and .jpeg files
- Upload all pages of a document in one file and upload each file separately (see video below for step by step instructions)
*As an alternative to uploading your documents you may either mail them to FEMA or fax them.
WATCH VIDEO HERE: #FEMA: Providing Financial Assistance for COVID-19-Related Funeral Expenses – YouTube
