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When a Loved Ones Dies Away From Home

When a loved one dies away from home, either in another state or abroad, it can make things more complicated.

These days, our world is more connected than ever. People travel, move, and retire away from home frequently. When a loved one dies away from home, either in another state or abroad, it can make things more complicated.

Transporting a loved one generally will require the involvement of 2 funeral homes. The one in the location where your loved one passed away, and the one you are choosing to use at the funeral location.

The good news is, funeral directors have experience with these types of situations and are available to help guide families through the necessary steps and paperwork to coordinate the transportation of a loved one.

You should choose a funeral home that has experience handling the transporting of human remains. There are several international mortuary shipping companies that can be used by the funeral homes. You can ask for pricing on each to find the best price as costs may vary. Once you start the process the shipping company will likely work directly with the funeral home and not the family in order to make things easier for you.

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