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TRANSPORTING REMAINS

Published: November 28, 2022
by Hendersonville Memory Gardens, Funeral Home & Cremation Center

While people know about funerals and how they are organized, there is still a lot to know about what goes on behind the scenes during a funeral. If you have had the chance to plan a funeral, then you are aware of all the steps that must be covered before the funeral can take place. But one thing many people do not know about is how that funeral will happen if your loved one has passed away while away from home. If they are in another city or another state, then the situation you will find yourself in will be very different from the one you have experienced before. But should you find yourself in this situation, there are plenty of people that will be able to help. If you and your family are interested in learning more about transporting a loved one, then you can contact cremation services in Gallatin, TN. They would be more than happy to help you.

What Does it Mean to Transport?

This means that you would be using the services available to you to move your loved one’s body back home. If they have passed away in another state or another city, you will need to organize how their body will get home.

What Will You Need?

Much like a regular funeral, there are documents that you will need to provide before anything can happen to your loved one who has passed away. Below is a list of some of the things that you will need to provide to the funeral homes.

· Deceased’s name/Address/Social Security Number · Date and time of death · Location (Current) · Your name/Address/Number · Relationship to the deceased.

· Date and time of death

· Location (Current)

· Your name/Address/Number

· Relationship to the deceased.

Much more will be asked of you, but these are some of the more important things you will need to know when the time comes. It is important to remember that even though it may be a stressful time, the people working with you want you to be reunited with your loved one just as much as you do.

What Methods of Transportation Exist?

Ground – Ground shipping is what we are used to. This is a tried and trusted method that can move your loved one’s body without a problem. In most cases, it will be communication between funeral homes that get the matter solved. Your loved one’s body will not be moved in a vehicle that is not meant to move the deceased.

Air – In the instance that you need to have your loved one’s body flown back to their home city, then certain airline services will be able to do that. But you should know that this could be costly, and that not every airline service is equipped to move bodies.

Cremation (Air/Ground) – If your loved one has been cremated, their ashes can be shipped to you. This is the quickest way to do this.

If you are nervous about the possibility of moving your loved one’s body, that is ok. But you should know that there are many methods out there to help you. If you need any help, you can contact cremation services in Gallatin, TN. Visit our location now for any cremation plan.

 

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