FEMA

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number | Applications begin on April 12, 2021
844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

  • FEMA POLICY: COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Individuals and Households Program Policy (Interim) FEMA Policy FD 104-21-0001 - CLICK HERE
  • Funeral Assistance FAQ - CLICK HERE
  • FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-Related Deaths - CLICK HERE

    CLICK HERE for a pdf of the above links
 

DRIVE INFORMATION

DRIVE website: https://www.in.gov/isdh/28076.htm

DRIVE Checklist - CLICK HERE

DRIVE QUICK GUIDES
DRIVE Quick Guide Birthing Facilities and Certifiers
DRIVE Quick Guide Coroners
DRIVE Quick Guide Funeral Homes
DRIVE Quick Guide LHD
DRIVE Quick Guide Medical Certifiers
NEW: DRIVE Start/Edit New Case vs. Locate Case Guide Use Start/Edit Case to gain access to a record for the first time.
 

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

SSA FORM 721 - CLICK HERE

For Your Local SSA fax number - CLICK HERE

CORONERS JURISDICTION FOR DEATHS AND CREMATION RELEASE

CLICK HERE for complete memo from the Indiana Department of Health

CLICK HERE for Authorization for Disposition of Remains
 

COVID-19 VACCINE FOR FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Click on the photo to view a quick video from Andy regarding the COVID vaccine for Funeral Directors.

Scheduling your initial vaccine appointment - CLICK HERE

Phase 1A HCP letter to funeral directors - CLICK HERE

IFDA COVID-19 page -  CLICK HERE
 

Indiana License Renewals

Renewal Instructions - CLICK HERE

 
ABOUT IFDA

The Indiana Funeral Directors Association was founded in 1880 by 47 charter members. Today IFDA has grown to over 480 member firms. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IFDA provides membership services and continuing education opportunities throughout the state. 

OUR MISSION 

The mission of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association is to enable its member firms and their staffs to identify and proactively address their professional needs. 

IFDA is dedicated to fulfilling its mission by:  

  • Recognizing critical issues within funeral service and providing appropriate solutions to those issues as well as addressing both external and internal audiences in all matters pertinent to the funeral profession;  
  • Being the preeminent funeral service advocate before governmental agencies, consumer groups, and suppliers;  
  • Providing educational opportunities that will enhance professionalism in its membership; and,  
  • Serving as a professional and ethical information resource to which its members may rely upon for timely and relevant assistance.

Careers in Funeral Service

The Funeral Service Professional

  • Works with the bereaved, providing sensitive, effective intervention during a time of emotional need. 
  • Is a professional caregiver who enables families and communities to express their concern for life and the living. 
  • Is a motivated man or woman who practices a unique vocation and who is legally required to possess certain professional qualifications.
  • Is involved in a variety of activities within the community. 
  • Carries out administrative and logistical tasks required by law, custom, and accepted practice. 

CLICK HERE for more information

 

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Phone: 317.846.2448/ Fax: 317.846.6534