The Year-End Omnibus / COVID 19 Relief Package - H.R.133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which became Public Law No: 116-260 on 12/27/2020, includes 2 separate provisions related to financial assistance for funeral expenses: 1) the current COVID disaster, and 2) any subsequent major disaster declared by the President. This will help ensure that the families of disaster victims are able to bury their loved ones with respect and dignity.
NFDA will continue to advocate with FEMA on behalf of families as the agency determines the specifics of how it will make funeral assistance during disasters and will keep you apprised more information becomes available.