FEMA Funeral Assistance Program

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. FEMA will begin accepting applications for Funeral Assistance on Monday, April 12, 2021 through the dedicated call center number…

Read More

Grieving a Coronavirus Death: Help for Special Circumstances

by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. If someone you love has died of the novel coronavirus, it is likely that you are facing a number of challenging circumstances. Grief is always difficult, but it is especially difficult whenever a death is sudden, unexpected, and unfolds in ways that violate our expectations and puts up barriers to…

Read More

A Message for Our Families and Visitors

Dear Families of Rochester and surrounding communities, Vay-Schleich & Meeson has served this community since 1927 and we stand ready to help you now. Even prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the safety and well-being of you, your family and your friends has always been of utmost importance to us. We will remain open and our experienced,…

Read More

Caring for Caregivers; Democrat & Chronicle

Sydney LePage of Spencerport, a hospice nurse with Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester, has been honored with the Caring for Caregivers Award from Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Homes. LePage was nominated by a former patient’s family who described her as dedicated and caring throughout and after their hospice experience. They said LePage is a wonderful…

Read More