It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when funeral arrangements must be made after your loved one has passed while away from home. Know that Porto Funeral Homes is available 24/7 to help family members navigate difficult situations like this one. These funeral directors are experts at dealing with the logistics of an out-of-state death so that you don’t have to. If someone dies away from home, Porto Funeral Homes is ready to assist you in any way they can.  

Bringing A Deceased Relative Home

If the deceased desired a traditional funeral service, Porto Funeral Homes will help you arrange for embalming and preparations to take place at a funeral home in the city where they passed. Afterward, the deceased can be transported back home to Connecticut for the funeral service. The cost of transportation can vary greatly depending on the specific situation, but in every case, Porto Funeral Homes will discuss your options and work with agencies to help you find an affordable plan.

If You Are Also Away From Home

If many family members are already present with you, you may wish to hold a visitation out-of-state before returning the deceased home for burial. Porto Funeral Homes can coordinate this with a local funeral home as well. If you choose to have the full funeral back home in Connecticut, you do not need to plan out every detail of the service while you are still traveling. Usually, you will need to provide some basic information about the deceased, make arrangements to bring them home, and call again for an arrangement conference once you return home.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions when dealing with a death away from home. Porto Funeral Homes is available to listen and offer assistance at any time. Call their West Haven location at (203) 934-5000 or their East Haven location at (203) 467-3000, and they’ll do all they can to make this difficult time a little easier. More information and expert advice on making funeral arrangements for a loved one are available on their website.