Death away from home is very unexpected, but it does happen. The process of handling funeral arrangements is already complicated and stressful, but knowing what to do when this happens away from home can help family members responsible for making any arrangements.
Your first step should be to contact us at the Cournoyer Funeral Home & Cremation Center. We will be able to advise you on the best course of action in dealing with this situation, or make all of the arrangements for you if the service has already been planned with us.
When the death occurs within the United States, the family has the option to transport the body back to the home state or town. This usually requires the use of two funeral homes to provide a part of the services. The first funeral home at the location of death will begin care and prepare the body for transport, and the second funeral home will receive the body and conduct any services the family would like to hold. Again, please contact us at the Cournoyer Funeral Home & Cremation Center first.
When a death occurs outside of the United States, the family can have the body returned. The preparation and transportation will be done according to the laws and customs of the country where the death occurred. Embalming isn’t widely practiced in other countries, however there are other methods to prepare the body for travel. The family will also have the option to bury the deceased in the country where the death occurred or have the remains cremated and returned to the United States through the mail or air services with the family.
Cournoyer Funeral Home & Cremation Center
Phone: (603) 532-6484
33 River Street, PO Box 486, Jaffrey, NH 03452
Funeral Home Office Hours
Our personnel and facilities are immediately available 24 hours a day,
every day of the year.
However, our office is only staffed during the following times
or by special appointment.
Monday – Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays Closed
Please contact us with any questions, comments, or inquiries,
and we will reply as soon as possible.
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