Sunday, March 22, 2015

Mortuary Services Provided By International Mortuary Shipping Companies

By Lelia Hall


The world has become a global village with friends and family traveling overseas for leisure, work, or study. In the unfortunate occurrence of a death, it is normally such a struggle to bring the loved one back home. The hustle of clearing with the embassy and planning for the funeral may take a toll on the family. Luckily, there is international mortuary shipping services that can be by your side as you bid your loved ones goodbye.

International mortuary companies are made of experienced members and a network of representatives that provide national and international shipping for the remains of the deceased. Shipping requirements for human remains vary from country to country. Before the remains are shipped, several details have to be fulfilled to the letter.

Several authorities around the world require a signed and filed death certificate before they give the nod. The family should keep information requested as accurate as possible to make the service smoother. Once this is done, the consulate at the home country embassy certifies that whatever has been filled is accurate. The embassy then allows the body to be taken back to the deceased home country.

There are countries that have specific requirements for shipping and the hearse. The shipping firm liaises with the contacts on the ground for these requirements to be fulfilled before the arrival of particular body. In case the input of family is required, they are notified in due course. The US air authorities placed specific limitations on air travel to certain cities after September 9/11 bombings. This was extended to cargo that was transported to those cities. You may expect some delay if you live in one of these places.

Most mortuary solution firms give a whole package where they cater for removing the body from where the deceased died, embalming of a body, completion of legal documentation, acquiring of relevant licenses, and shipping of a body to the destination airport. For extra pay, the body may be delivered to your town or the nearest local mortuary. The body can also be further prepared.

Rather than have the body delivered for burial, you may decide to have it cremated. In fact, most cultures around the world are considering cremation as an option. Again, there are different regulations from country to country regarding cremation. You may have to wait a little while before the cremated remains are delivered home. Cremation costs are also a little cheaper since it takes less cost to transport cremated remains.

You can hire graveside service providers from your locality. However, it is a little cheaper if you hired the shipping company as part of this whole package. The cost of disinterment also varies and you should inquire before picking up the service.

When looking for the shipping company, it sis good to approach a few mortuary shipping firms and look at their offers. Ask for a quote and evaluate what other added services that they offer. It is also important to ask if they have office in your country or state.




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