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    Overseas Deaths

    August 1, 2022
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    Most people do have some arrangements preplanned for cremation services in Allenwood, PA for themselves or their loved ones. It’s a good idea to plan, but almost no one plans on having to deal with a death or bringing a body home.

     

    The process of bringing a body home, called body repatriation, can take a long time and a mountain of paperwork, so it’s best to get started as soon as you can. Move quickly and efficiently to make sure that you stay on top of all that needs to be done. Often people are surprised to learn that without pre-planning, their final wishes might not be honored.

     

    If you lose a loved one while they’re traveling, the stress of that death is usually compounded by the question: “what do I do now?” Generally, the local embassy of the country where the person died will contact the United States State Department, who will, in turn, notify the appropriate next of kin. That’s when it’s time to get moving with an executed and signed Next-of-kin Affidavit and a Letter of Instruction that details your wishes for the body’s repatriation.

     

    There are some instances in which confirmation of the deceased is tricky, so the next-of-kin may be asked to provide dental or medical records to assist with confirming the identification of the body. The exact process of body repatriation can differ slightly from country to country, but it’s important that you follow the laws of the country where the death occurred. There are generally three different methods of body repatriation. There are Preparation and Return of an Embalmed Body. In this method, the body is embalmed at a funeral home in the country where the death occurred and then returned to the USA. Sometimes the embalming standards of the local country are not at the same level as American embalming, so a viewing of the body will not be advisable.

     

    cremation services in Allenwood, PAKeep in mind that the next-of-kin will be responsible for all body repatriation costs as the US government does not have funds set aside for these instances. Embalming prior to repatriation is the most expensive, with local cremation and local burial coming behind. Also, it’s important to note that there might be extensive delays in body repatriation if the deceased was a victim of a crime as the local police will need to investigate.

     

    There is also Local Cremation and Return of Cremains. Cremation is usually available in most countries. However, cremation might be more costly or less available in countries that are predominately Muslim or Catholic. You can also choose Local Burial. Local burial is possible if the country in which the death occurred allows for the burial of foreign nationals. The local embassy will generally make burial arrangements and send the next-of-kin the details.

     

    If your family is put in the unfortunate situation of losing a loved one overseas, you need a funeral home you can count on. We offer Allenwood, PA cremation services with the compassion and expertise needed to help you through this difficult time. Call or visit us today to learn more about what we can do for you in your time of loss.

     

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