Financial Help Available for Funeral Expenses
If you’ve lost a loved one to COVID, call FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Helpline at 844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585. They’re available Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.–6 p.m. To be eligible, Ventura County residents must meet three important conditions established by FEMA:
·The death must have occurred in the United States, including U.S. territories and the District of Columbia
·The death certificate must attribute the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19.
·The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or a qualified non-citizen who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.