{"id":3656,"date":"2021-12-14T04:14:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T09:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/?post_type=press&#038;p=3656"},"modified":"2023-01-20T06:43:19","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T11:43:19","slug":"many-floridians-have-not-accessed-fema-funeral-cost-reimbursements-says-funeralocity-com-founder-ed-michael-reggie","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/media-center\/many-floridians-have-not-accessed-fema-funeral-cost-reimbursements-says-funeralocity-com-founder-ed-michael-reggie\/","title":{"rendered":"Many Floridians have not accessed FEMA funeral cost reimbursements, says Funeralocity.com founder Ed Michael Reggie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Miami, FL, December 14, 2021 &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wsvn.com\/news\/investigations\/fema-reimbursing-funeral-costs-for-covid-related-deaths-just-41-in-florida-have-applied\/\">WSVN<\/a><\/strong>, Miami\u2019s top rated news station investigated why just 41 percent of qualifying South Florida residents have yet to apply for the FEMA funeral reimbursement program. Funeralocity.com founder Ed Michael Reggie provided explanation and insights into the issue and shared with viewers important tips on applying. 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