I've paid 13,000 each for Dad, brother and husbands funeral (all end stage illness) over the past 3 years, so FEMA helping with 9,000 cost for a COVID related funeral big help to many families. Philadelphia Inquirer 4/02/21 FEMA will pay families up to $9,000 to help with COVID-19-related funeral costs. Here’s how to apply and who’s eligible. Funeral costs must be dated after January 20, 2020 AND COVID-19 related in order to get reimbursed. Additionally, FEMA will pay up to $35,000 if you’ve paid for funerals of multiple individuals. 3 Likes