In the event that a loved one dies away from home, will you be prepared for what needs to happen next? In addition to making funeral arrangements for the deceased, there are many other things you and the other survivors need to do to ensure the remains get home and the death is properly investigated. Beecher & Bennet in Hamden, CT, is here to outline these important tasks.

Here are four things you need to do when a death happens away from home:

• Call The Authorities: The police department needs to investigate the death, especially if it was sudden. If a group was traveling with the deceased, at least one person should stay for the investigation. During this time, an official death certificate will be drawn up, containing the cause, time, and place of death. If the cause of death is uncertain, the coroner or medical examiner may ask to perform an autopsy.

• Contact Your Local Embassy (In Case Of Overseas Death): If the death occurred in a foreign country, you may be able to get emergency assistance from either your local embassy or the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs. However, please note that all expenses will ultimately be the bereaved family's responsibility.

• Call Beecher & Bennett: When the investigation is over, call Beecher & Bennett so they can arrange for your loved one's return back to Connecticut. They are very familiar with the process, so all you have to concentrate on now is getting back home. Beecher & Bennett is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

• Prepare Funeral Arrangements: Beecher & Beecher will assist you with everything from start to finish, including the funeral, memorial service, and cremation. They will do all they can to honor your loved one's last wishes and help your family through this difficult time.

If you have any questions about funeral arrangements, call Beecher & Bennett at (203) 288-0800. They are very familiar with what to do in case of death away from home and are honored to have served Hamden, Meriden, and West Haven, CT, with funeral services since 1894. For more information on funeral arrangements, visit their website.