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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance

Thru: Federal Emergency Management Agency

Eligibility:

The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19.
The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.
There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.

Federal Emergency Management Agency

500 C Street SW, Room 316
Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC

Hours:

M-F 9:00AM-9:00PM ET.

Crime Prevention and Victim Services

Thru: New York State Office of Victim Services

Eligibility:

Call for information.

Languages:

Sign language. Spanish.

New York State Office of Victim Services

Financial Assistance

Thru: House of Mercy

House of Mercy

285 Ormond Street
Rochester, NY

Indigent Burial and Funeral Assistance

Thru: Monroe County Department of Human Services

Eligibility:

Funeral being arranged cannot cost more than $7,000, additional financial guidelines apply. Call or walk-in for information. Applicants who are determined eligible will receive a supplemental burial assistance grant to assist with the cost of the burial.

Languages:

Spanish