How To Transport A Body Via Ground

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home under blog, funeral home
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When you choose a funeral home, you will be able to arrange for body transportation within a city or between cities within the same state, using funeral homes in Van Buren, NY. You might be able to transport the body yourself in some states.

It all depends on how you want to go about your particular situation. There are no situations that are the same, so multiple factors will be the deciders for you. Things like time commitment, money available, current obligations, and many more can and will play into your situation.

Cost Of Transporting The Body

Most funeral homes will charge a fee to send remains to another funeral home, as well as a cost to receive remains from another funeral home.

The cost of sending the remains to another funeral home is normally between $1000.00 and $3000.00. Receiving remains from another funeral home typically costs between $800.00 and $2500.00.

You’ll almost certainly have to pay both of these fees, as well as any additional funeral home expenses.

Preparing The Body For Transport

Be aware that certain states require embalming if a body is leaving the state, and some states need embalming if a body is entering the state. It is always prudent to check up on local laws regarding this topic.

Furthermore, several jurisdictions require embalming if a body is to be conveyed by a “common carrier,” such as a railroad, commercial bus, or trucking company. The cost of embalming often varies from $500 to $800.

Embalming is forbidden in some religions, such as Judaism and Islam. This, in theory, would prevent Jews and Muslims from being moved after death to another city, state, or nation.

However, because federal regulations nearly often outweigh religious beliefs, the family may have the choice of transporting the body, even if it involves embalming it.

If you want to learn more about how your community feels about embalming, talk to your local religious leader or read our article Religious Perspectives on Embalming.

Transporting The Body Yourselffuneral homes in Van Buren, NY

In some areas, you can transport the body without the assistance of a professional funeral director. To discover if this is possible for you, consult your local and statewide laws and rules.

If you plan on carrying the body over state borders yourself, you’ll need to figure out which states you’ll be passing through and research the rules governing body transport in those states. You’ll also need to gather any necessary paperwork.

In a few places, a license is required to transfer a body, which implies that the transportation can only be handled by a licensed funeral director. Once again, you can confirm this by checking with your local and statewide laws and rules.

You can learn more about funeral homes in Van Buren, NY. Talk to us at Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home, Inc.. to schedule a consultation and learn about cremation services/funeral home services. Visit our office in New York or call our location.

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