Many people have yet to take advantage of the program. For example, in Missouri, about 48% of eligible families have applied for the money. The percentage is even lower in Kansas at 39%.

What You Need To Know. A program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19 ...

To be eligible for the COVID-19 funeral assistance program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, applicants must have incurred funeral expenses after Jan. 20, 2020.

FEMA is on track to launch the funeral assistance program and the 1-800 number in early April and they are currently finalizing the policy and training call staff. Skip Navigation.

Michael LuBrant, director of the U's mortuary science program, recommended that people making funeral plans spell out what they want in their services as well. "Giving a little bit more direction ...

A Columbus funeral home is being swamped with calls that are intended for the federal agency handling a new COVID-19 aid program.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – A federal program that pays for the burial costs of loved ones who died from COVID is having trouble attracting customers. “Many people are leaving serious dollars on ...