COVID-19 Funeral Assistance/FEMA.gov

How to Apply:

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number
Applications begin on April 12, 2021
844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
Call this dedicated toll-free phone number to get a COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application completed with help from FEMA's representatives. Multilingual services will be available.

COVID-19

UPDATE:

We, the family and staff of Armour's Memorial Funeral Home, take pride in serving our communities and by keeping the families we service and our staff safe. Due to the COVID-19 virus, our policies have slightly changed to adhere with federal and state guidelines issued by the Alabama Board of Funeral Services. All in attendance to any and every services will adhere to social spacing of six (6) feet, and FACE COVERING IS REQUIRED (mask, handkerchief, bandana, etc.) NO EXCEPTIONS. When using our facility, face covering is required upon entrance; numbers are limited. Our facility and staff will not participate in repast. Arrangement Conferences will be a limited number of family members with social spacing. Visitations will be in small numbers with a 3-minute time limit and social spacing regulated by the staff of Armour's Memorial Funeral Home. We will update our policies as needed based on additional guidance by the CDC and Alabama Board of Funeral Services.

Veterans Burial Flags

A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces.  It is furnished to honor the memory of a veteran's military service to his or her country. VA will furnish a burial flag for memorialization for:

  • A veteran who served during wartime
  • A veteran who died on active duty after May 27, 1941
  • A veteran who served after January 31, 1955
  • A peacetime veteran who was discharged or released before June 27, 1950
  • Certain persons who served in the organized military forces of the Commonwealth of the Philippines while in service of the U.S. Armed Forces and who died on or after April 25, 1951
  • Certain former members of the Selected Reserves


Who Is Eligible to Receive the Burial Flag?

Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin, as a keepsake, after its use during the funeral service. When there is no next-of-kin, VA will furnish the flag to a friend making request for it. For those VA national cemeteries with an Avenue of Flags, families of veterans buried in these national cemeteries may donate the burial flags of their loved ones to be flown on patriotic holidays.


How Can You Apply?

You may apply for the flag by completing VA Form 27-2008, Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes. You may get a flag at any VA regional office or U.S. Post Office. Generally, the funeral director will help you obtain the flag.


Can a Burial Flag Be Replaced?

The law allows us to issue one flag for a veteran's funeral. We cannot replace it if it is lost, destroyed, or stolen. However, some veterans' organizations or other community groups may be able to help you get another flag.


How Should the Burial Flag Be Displayed?

The proper way to display the flag depends upon whether the casket is open or closed. VA Form 27-2008 provides the correct method for displaying and folding the flag. The burial flag is not suitable for outside display because of its size and fabric. It is made of cotton and can easily be damaged by weather.


For More Information Call Toll-Free at 1-800-827-1000

In this section

Veterans Overview

Veterans Headstones

Veterans Burial Flags

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