Funeral Shipping & Death Away From Home

What to Do When a Death Occurs Away From Home

When a death occurs away from home, families need clear guidance and immediate coordination. Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation helps families throughout South Florida arrange domestic and international funeral shipping, transportation, required permits, airline coordination, and transfer to or from another funeral home.

Call Serenity at 954-306-2124 as soon as possible. Our funeral directors are available 24/7 to explain the next steps, contact the appropriate authorities and receiving funeral home, and coordinate respectful care from the place of death to the final destination.

Domestic Funeral Shipping Within the United States

When a death occurs in another state, Serenity can coordinate with the funeral home at the place of death, arrange preparation and required permits, book air or ground transportation, and receive or transfer your loved one. Families have one South Florida point of contact while we coordinate timing, documents and arrival details with the receiving funeral home.

International Funeral Shipping and Repatriation

For an international death, Serenity coordinates repatriation with local authorities, consulates or embassies, airlines and the receiving funeral home. Requirements differ by country and may include translated records, permits, preparation standards and an approved shipping container. We explain each requirement, manage the documentation and transportation, and keep your family informed through arrival. We can also receive a loved one coming into South Florida or arrange cremated remains for return when appropriate.

Destinations we can help coordinate include Egypt, Colombia, Brazil, Italy, Ecuador, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. We also assist with other destinations. Contact Serenity to discuss your family's destination; documentation, preparation, airline routing and timing vary by country and circumstances.