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Arranging a funeral is heartbreaking no matter when and where your loved one passes away. However, there are a few added challenges that may arise when the death occurred away from the departed’s home. Whether they were on vacation or simply making a trip into the city, it’s helpful for family members to know which steps they should take to get the funeral plans in motion.

Because most funeral services are held in the hometown of the person who has passed, families usually have to first make special accommodations and take an adjusted approach to the logistics of the event. Below are three things most funeral services recommend that you do if your loved one dies away from their home:

  • Stay Nearby: The natural reaction for most who are dealing with a sudden death in the family is to retreat back to their home where they can mourn with others and begin planning the service. However, when the person has passed away far from home, it’s best to stay with the body, so you can act as a representative when speaking to local authorities and medical professionals. Of course, this doesn’t mean that the funeral services themselves will be confined to the out-of-town area, but until the body can be transported, it’s best to stay close by. 
  • funeral servicesCall the Local Authorities: No matter where death occurs, it’s important for a family member to reach out to the local authorities in the area. If death occurs outside of a medical facility, the authorities will provide assistance to you while they are conducting the required medical examinations and police investigations. While this part of the process is certainly trying, it’s a routine practice and must be completed before you can move on to what really matters, which is planning the funeral service. 
  • Contact a Funeral Service at Home: There is no need to hold a memorial in the place where your loved one has passed. If you’re partial to the idea of hosting the funeral in their home town, you’ll simply need to reach out to a funeral director in the area. By giving them some basic information about the deceased, you can make arrangements for transportation of the body, and when you return home, resume planning the details of the service with compassionate help. 

 

Dealing with death is one of the most difficult things you’ll do in this lifetime, and it pays to have someone on your side to help bear the weight. Families in Greenwich, CT, count on Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home to help tend to all of the details of funeral arrangements, especially when death occurs unexpectedly or out of town. Since 1846, this group of experienced, knowledgeable professionals has provided comfort and support while creating a memorial that perfectly honors the departed. For more answers to your questions, visit them online or reach out by calling (203) 869-0315.

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