Shipping Cremated Remains Home

It’s no secret that Florida has attracted millions of retirees to bask in the almost constant stream of sun and warmth. As of 2019, more than 4 million people over the age of 65 called Florida home. That means about one in five people in Florida are of retirement age. What’s more, a significant number of those people are transplants with families living somewhere else in the United States or abroad.

When those aging residents of Florida pass away, it’s only natural to want their remains moved to the place they once called home. In more than half of cases, that will mean shipping cremated remains from places like Tallahassee, FL. Here’s how to do it.

The popular choice

In years past, most of the people who passed on in Florida would have chosen a traditional burial. In the last five years, however, cremation has seen an enormous uptick in popularity. It is already the top choice, and experts suggest that by 2040, as many as 80 percent of people will opt for cremation. The reasons are clear cut—cremation is cheaper than a traditional funeral, it offers more ways to mourn a lost loved one and more ways to commemorate their passing.

In the case of those transplanted retirees who pass away in Florida, it also makes the trip back home simpler. As you can imagine, transporting cremated remains from Valdosta, FL is much less complicated than moving a body. That said, there are still some things to consider.

This is a job for Uncle Sam

At least one aspect of shipping cremated remains is simple. There’s only one place that will ship cremated remains: the U.S. Postal Service. Other courier services like FedEx or UPS won’t even consider shipping remains. Meanwhile, the USPS requires that remains are shipped via Priority Mail Express to ensure that they are handled with the utmost care and delivered to their destination post haste.

Not for amateurs

Of course, mailing cremated remains from Jacksonville, FL isn’t as simple as walking into the post office with an urn in a shipping box. It requires several signed documents like a death certificate and various forms of authorization. You will need help from a licensed funeral director, as well.

Let us arrange everything

If you need a hand shipping cremated remains from Gainesville, FL, then come to ICS Cremation and Funeral Home. We have more than 20 years of experience offering an array of services to our valued clients throughout northern Florida and southern Georgia. In addition to our help shipping cremated remains, we can provide traditional funeral services, cremation services and more. We also offer a variety of urns, keepsake urns and cremation jewelry, and can help with writing obituaries.

Our knowledgeable staff can also help you pre-arrange the perfect service to suit your needs. All it takes is a meeting in our fully-stocked showroom to drum up some inspiration. Let us guide you through the process of funeral planning in a caring, professional environment. Pick up the phone and call today to schedule an appointment.

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