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When a loved one dies, the grief can be overwhelming. Mourning can be even more difficult if the funeral arrangements need to be made in another state. If you’ve recently experienced a loss in your family and you’re planning a funeral out of state, review a few tips below to help you carry out your loved one’s wishes. 

4 Tips for Funeral Arrangements in Other States

Contact Receiving Mortuary

Call a mortuary in the state where the funeral will take place to arrange for the deceased's body to be transported. Ask about costs for pick up, death certificate retrieval, and any related permits. If the body needs to be flown to another location, inquire about airport delivery expenses.

Contact Your Local Funeral Home

Let the funeral director or a member of staff know if you plan to transport the deceased back to your home base. They will make all the arrangements to receive the body. As with the receiving mortuary, be sure to ask about related transportation expenses.

funeral arrangementsSelect Desired Service

Some families may prefer to have the funeral where the loved one died. If this is the case, decide whether a traditional funeral service or a memorial with a cremation urn is the more feasible option. Keep in mind the costs for burial and other cemetery-related arrangements.

Home vs. Out-of-State

It may have been the deceased's wishes to be buried in their hometown or near other deceased loved ones. Be sure to refer to any final directives for guidance. For future reference, consider funeral pre-planning services to address unique situations such as out-of-state memorial arrangements.

 

Coordinating a long-distance funeral takes skill and quality experience; Pearson Family Funeral Service in Corning, IA, has both with a team dedicated to detailed funeral arrangements. The staff will be with you every step of the way to make the process smooth and efficient. To learn more about planning an out-of-state service, call (641) 322-3156. Visit the website for extensive information on a wide range of funeral options.

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