FEMA Funeral Assistance is Available for El Paso Families Para leer en español, haz clic aquí.Dear [firstname],I hope this message finds you well. This past year has been extraordinarily challenging for everyone, especially those who lost a loved one to COVID-19. The economic crisis that resulted from the pandemic exacerbated the financial strain felt by most El Pasoans, and for those who lost loved ones, it made the cost of funerals and burials even more difficult.That is why I have worked hard to secure FEMA assistance through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act and the American Rescue Plan Act for El Paso families grieving the loss of a loved one. Starting today, April 12, 2021, those who have lost a loved one will be able to apply for financial assistance for burial costs in the form of reimbursement. Eligible El Pasoans may receive up to $9,000 per burial.To apply, you must call the toll-free number 844-684-6333 from 7 am-7 pm MT. Multilingual services will be available.To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions:The death must have occurred in the United StatesThe death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19While the deceased’s documentation status is not considered, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, legal resident, refugee, or a non-citizen national who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020Please note, FEMA will only provide funeral assistance for a deceased loved one per application. If multiple people contributed towards funeral expenses, they should register under a single application as applicant and co-applicants.If you qualify for financial assistance, please be ready to provide the following documentation:An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the United StatesFuneral expenses documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) that includes the applicant’s name, the deceased person’s name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses happenedIf you are approved for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance, you will receive a check by mail or funds by direct deposit, depending on which option you chose when applying for assistance.To learn more about the FEMA funeral assistance, please click here.