Representative Rashida Tlaib Announces Funeral Assistance for Michiganders Who've Lost Loved Ones to COVID-19

DETROIT – Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) announced today that FEMA has begun accepting applications for funeral assistance for Michiganders who’ve lost loved ones to COVID-19. Congresswoman Tlaib helped pass the funeral assistance program as part of the American Rescue Plan last month.

“COVID-19 has forever changed our lives, our families, and our communities. Many families who were struggling before the pandemic were not only hit with more financial strain, but also had to deal with losing a loved one and finding a way to give them a proper funeral. I know that no amount of money can hea...