Bringing Your Loved One Home
Distance shouldn't make a difficult time harder.
When you are grieving, the last thing you need is the stress of navigating state lines or hidden costs. We help you simplify the journey so you can focus entirely on saying goodbye.
- A Single, Sacred Service: By focusing ceremonies in your home state, you can avoid the high cost of involving two separate funeral homes.
- Dignity Across State Lines: We handle the complex permits and paperwork, ensuring your loved one is returned to you with the utmost care.
- Protecting Your Peace: Our goal is to guard your family’s resources while honoring the life that was lived.
Coordinating the Journey
You don’t have to navigate these logistics alone. When your loved one is in another state, the first few calls you make are the most critical. We are here to act as your advocate, ensuring a smooth, respectful transition back to your care.
- Call First: Before contacting a local mortuary where the death occurred, reach out to the receiving funeral home in the state where the burial will be. They will coordinate the entire process for you, often saving you from paying two separate sets of full service fees.
- Professional Transport: We work directly with trusted shipping services like Inman Nationwide. Because these specialists only coordinate with funeral directors, we manage those conversations for you to ensure every detail is handled with professional care.
- Clear, Upfront Costs: A coordinated transport—including pickup, permits, and delivery to the airport—typically starts near $730. While long-distance mileage or airfare are additional, this path is often the most financially protective way to bring a loved one home.
*If you're considering using Inman as your funeral home, it's important to note that there may be an extra charge for mileage if the Inman agent has to travel a long distance to your location.
However, this cost is still likely to be much lower than what you would pay if you were to approach a local funeral home directly for their services. In fact, some funeral homes may offer prices similar to Inman's for Forwarding Remains, especially in areas with a lot of winter retirees.
It's important to keep in mind that the airline ticket for transporting the remains will also be an additional cost. Overall, it's worth doing your research and comparing prices to ensure you're making the best financial decision for you and your family during this difficult time. You can contact us below and we'll guide you every step of the way.
What Actually Happens During the Journey
We act as the bridge between two places. When your heart is in one state and your loved one is in another, we step in to handle the physical journey so you don't have to worry about the distance.
- Professional Guardianship: We coordinate with trusted partners like Inman Nationwide. They act as "behind-the-scenes" specialists who handle the dignified pickup and preparation that airlines and states require.
- Respectful Preparation: This process includes the essential care—obtaining the death certificate, securing travel permits, and careful preparation—to ensure they arrive safely and ready for your chosen service.
- Transparent Support: By letting us manage these details directly, you avoid the high "middleman" fees of local funeral homes. A typical coordinated transport starts around $730 (plus airfare), keeping the path home as affordable as it is respectful.
- You Are Not Alone: From the moment they leave their current location to the moment they are back in your care, we watch over every step. You can reach out to us anytime for an update on their journey.
Honoring Their Memory
A meaningful farewell doesn’t have to be complicated to be beautiful. When your loved one arrives at their place of rest, we handle the reception and final transport so you can simply be present with your family.
- A Gentle Arrival: We can manage the airport reception, travel permits, and final transport to the cemetery for as little as $450—allowing you to avoid the high cost of a full traditional funeral home reception.
- The Sacred Graveside: For those who wish to gather, a private graveside service (starting near $250) offers a powerful, intimate moment of closure without the weight of formal chapel logistics.
- Dignified Choices: You have the freedom to choose what fits your heart and your budget. We offer a range of graceful options—from polished steel to humble, cloth-covered wood—available exactly when and where they are needed.
- Reclaiming Control: By coordinating details like the obituary or cemetery arrangements yourself, you keep the tribute personal and authentic while ensuring the transition is as affordable as it is respectful.
A Personal Journey Home
You have the right to bring your loved one home yourself. In most states, the law allows families to personally transport their loved ones—a choice that can offer profound emotional closure and significant financial relief.
- A Sacred Connection: Choosing to drive your loved one home in a private, climate-controlled vehicle allows you to maintain a close, personal connection during their final journey.
- Simplifying the Path: This personal route often allows you to bypass expensive airfare and the strict embalming requirements usually required for commercial travel.
- Our Support, Your Way: We provide the practical guidance you need—from cooling preparations to the necessary legal paperwork—to ensure the trip is safe, legal, and respectful.
- Walking Beside You: Whether you choose a professional service or a private journey, our only goal is to honor your decision and support your family every step of the way.