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Mortal Remains Return Transportation

Losing a loved one is never easy. When the death occurs far from home, it can add stress to an already difficult time. Mortal Remains Return Transportation membership benefit ensures your loved one’s remains safely reach their final resting place. It’s one of the many valuable benefits offered with certain MASA plans.

What is Mortal Remains Return Transportation?

Mortal Remains Return Transportation ensures the mortal remains of an a MASA member are transported to a location near their residence if they pass away more than 100 miles from home. MASA coordinates and covers the transportation of the remains.

Why do I need Mortal Remains Return Transportation?

The unexpected loss of a loved one is a deeply emotional and stressful experience, and the added burden of arranging for the transportation of their remains can be overwhelming. Mortal Remains Return Transportation helps alleviate this burden by covering the cost and logistics of returning your loved one’s remains home.

Without this MASA membership benefit, transporting mortal remains can cost thousands of dollars, especially if the death occurs far from home or in another country. With Mortal Remains Return Transportation, you can focus on grieving and celebrating your loved one’s life, knowing that their remains will be treated with care and returned home with dignity.

Mortal Remains Return Transportation in action

Imagine your elderly parent is visiting friends in another state when they unexpectedly pass away. The distance between their location and your family’s residence is more than 100 miles. With Mortal Remains Return Transportation, MASA is just a phone call away to help. We’ll provide for the cost of transporting your loved one’s remains back home.

Your family can proceed with making funeral or memorial arrangements, knowing that your loved one has been returned home with care and respect.