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Pennsylvania increases gathering limits and State Registrar offers guidance for FEMA funeral benefits

by Jason G. Benion, Esq. | May 12, 2021 | Articles, COVID-19, Death Care, Insights

On May 11, 2021, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that event and gathering maximum occupancy limits will be increased to 50 percent for indoor events and gatherings and 75 percent for outdoor events and gatherings effective Monday, May 17, 2021.

Start date, application information and clarifications for FEMA funeral assistance program

by Jason G. Benion, Esq. | Apr 2, 2021 | COVID-19, Death Care, Insights

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that it will begin taking applications for its COVID-19 funeral assistance on April 12, 2021. All applications must be made by phone by calling 844-684-6333. The application call center will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST (9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST). Applicants will then submit supporting documentation online, by mail, or by fax.

FEMA announces details of COVID-19 funeral assistance program

by Jason G. Benion, Esq. | Mar 25, 2021 | Articles, COVID-19, Death Care, Insights

On March 24, 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced long-awaited details of its COVID-19 funeral assistance program. In the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Congress allocated funds for FEMA to provide financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses.

Pennsylvania eases mask order to match Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance

by Jason G. Benion, Esq. | Mar 23, 2021 | Articles, COVID-19, Death Care

On March 22, 2021, Pennsylvania Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam announced that she had amended the state’s mask order to align with new interim recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Pennsylvania relaxes gathering limits again, including for funeral services

by Jason G. Benion, Esq. | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, COVID-19, Death Care

For the second time in two weeks, Gov. Tom Wolf has relaxed Pennsylvania’s limits on attendance at gatherings, such as funeral services. On March 15, 2021, the Governor announced that indoor events and gatherings are limited to 25% of maximum capacity and outdoor events and gatherings are limited to 50% of maximum capacity, regardless of the size of the venue. Although a formal order has not been issued yet, the Governor said that these changes are effective starting April 4, 2021.

Pennsylvania revises COVID-19 restrictions, including limits on gatherings

by Jason G. Benion, Esq. | Mar 1, 2021 | Articles, COVID-19, Death Care

On March 1, 2021, Gov. Tom Wolf announced changes to some of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 mitigation measures, including easing restrictions on events and gatherings, like funeral services.

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Pennsylvania increases gathering limits and State Registrar offers guidance for FEMA funeral benefits

Start date, application information and clarifications for FEMA funeral assistance program

FEMA announces details of COVID-19 funeral assistance program

Pennsylvania eases mask order to match Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance

Pennsylvania relaxes gathering limits again, including for funeral services

Pennsylvania revises COVID-19 restrictions, including limits on gatherings

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