FEMA begins accepting applications to reimburse Americans for COVID-related funeral expenses FEMA begins reimbursing for COVID-related funeral expenses By: Sean O'Reilly and last updated 2021-04-12 08:46:46-04 TAMPA, Fla. â FEMA opens applications on Monday, April 12 for families looking to be reimbursed for COVID-19-related funeral expenses. The funds are coming out of the $2 billion the agency received from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021. Individuals and households can get reimbursement for COVID-related funeral expenses incurred between January 20 and December 31, 2020. FEMA set up restrictions on whom may apply: You are a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who paid for funeral expenses after January 20, 2020, and