1. The COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Act was approved last month. It will require FEMA to provide families of covid-19 victims funds to cover funeral costs. The average cost of a funeral in the U.S. is $8,500 https://abc7ny.com/aoc-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-barbara-lee-california-funeral-help/6177193/

2. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers recorded a 227.1% increase from 1986 to 2017—almost double the price increase for ALL OTHER consumer items. Burying our dead is something few can afford - this act would help the hardest hit communities

3. Disbursement of funds is planned to be retroactive to 1/22/20. Details on how to apply for funds are forthcoming according to @AOC who intro’d the bill. Here, also is an idea of what may be expected of applicants