Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Shipping Human Remains Sometimes Requires Professional Assistance

By Olivia Cross


No one escapes death, so families everywhere eventually have to cope with a loved one's demise. When that death happens in a faraway country or state, getting the body back for proper burial can be a top priority. And since shipping human remains between various cities, states, and nations can be a complicated process, many people opt instead to rely upon the expertise that a competent transport company can offer to the surviving members of any deceased's family.

As one might expect, there are a variety of different laws controlling this transport process. The precise details are different depending upon which states or countries are involved, which makes transport hard to arrange under almost any circumstances. Those regulatory requirements need to be met if the body is to show up on time for the funeral. Delayed arrivals can disrupt those plans, causing even more grief for loved ones.

A professional service can avoid that potential because it will be familiar with the transport regulatory scheme. Its personnel will know which permits need to be obtained, and will facilitate the processing of any required documents. That expertise and commitment will ensure that the transport happens in an expeditious manner so that funerals can be conducted at the chosen time and without undue disruption.

Bodies must also be properly prepared before they can be moved. With cremation, that requires transport that protects the urn from damage so that the remains all make it to their destination. For burials, these companies know which jurisdictions mandate embalming and other processes prior to the move and which merely require that the body be transported in a properly sealed casket to prevent various hygiene complications.

Best of all, the process of hiring one of these companies is purposely designed to be as stress-free as possible. Once the death certificate is prepared and on file, surviving loved ones can begin the process of addressing the issue of transportation for the deceased. Without the proper documentation, it can be almost impossible to ship from many locales.

The average company works side by side with the funeral home to create a seamless process for transport. This is done in as delicate a manner as possible to ensure that families receive the time and tranquility needed to properly plan for funeral events instead of stressing over body transport. The peace of mind this provides to families is immeasurable.

The costs associated with transport differ at times, and are based on the type and complexity of the services needed. Things like airfare, hospice body removal, and transport preparation all need to be factored into the final tally of expenses. Many families, however, discover that the expenses associated with using a professional transport company often pale in comparison to many other modes of transportation.

Naturally, families should wait until their transport details are confirmed before setting a firm date for services. After they receive that confirmation, they can forget about transport and plan for the funeral. Best of all, they can make those plans secure in the knowledge that their loved one's body will be well cared for as it journeys to its final resting place.




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