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joetheman

(1,450 posts) Mon Apr 12, 2021, 09:11 AM Apr 2021

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FEMA line for funeral assistance was busy since 10 minutes before opening.

I guess I will have to try to call tomorrow. I wonder if the funds will run out before I can get through?

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FEMA line for funeral assistance was busy since 10 minutes before opening. (Original Post) joetheman Apr 2021 OP

Yup, I'm wondering the same thing... dixiechiken1 Apr 2021 #1

My daughter's father's family received 8K..they were pretty relieved PortTack Apr 2021 #2

Given how expensive traditional funerals with a burial are, PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2021 #3

8K from FEMA How, when? The program just started today at 9 am. joetheman Apr 2021 #4

Keep trying, joe... dixiechiken1 Apr 2021 #5

dixiechiken1

(2,113 posts)

1. Yup, I'm wondering the same thing...

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Mon Apr 12, 2021, 10:16 AM

Apr 2021

PortTack

(32,755 posts)

2. My daughter's father's family received 8K..they were pretty relieved

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Mon Apr 12, 2021, 10:36 AM

Apr 2021

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,848 posts)

3. Given how expensive traditional funerals with a burial are,

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Mon Apr 12, 2021, 11:12 AM

Apr 2021

I wonder if a lot more people will opt for cremation?

joetheman

(1,450 posts)

4. 8K from FEMA How, when? The program just started today at 9 am.

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Mon Apr 12, 2021, 01:43 PM

Apr 2021

dixiechiken1

(2,113 posts)

5. Keep trying, joe...

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Mon Apr 12, 2021, 06:29 PM

Apr 2021

I dialed them over a hundred times today. Got either a busy signal or "all circuits are busy". Finally got through. Spent almost an hour on hold, then another 30 min going thru the application process. Now, I wait to hear from them before submitting the required documentation. We'll see what happens from there.

They're taking applications from 9 AM - 9 PM, Mon-Fri.

DON'T GIVE UP!

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