When a loved one passes away in another city, state or country, we help bring them home to Lakewood and Tacoma with care, while guiding your family through every step.
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When a loved one dies away from home, you may want to bring them back to Tacoma or Lakewood to be near family. Receiving remains at our Tacoma funeral home means Mountain View coordinates with the funeral home where the death occurred, helps transfer your loved one to our funeral home serving Tacoma and becomes your family’s single point of contact once your loved one is home.
If you need to send a loved one elsewhere, learn about our shipping and forwarding remains service. We welcome families of every faith and tradition and can help honor cultural and religious funerals with care and respect.
Explore all funeral services, or continue below to see how bringing your loved one home works step by step.
When you need to bring a loved one home to Lakewood or Tacoma, you should not have to coordinate every detail between funeral homes yourself. Our team manages the process for families throughout Pierce County, keeping you informed and giving you one point of contact from the first call forward.
Call our Lakewood team and we will take it from there. We contact the funeral home currently caring for your loved one and coordinate directly with them, giving your family one team and one point of contact.
We arrange your loved one’s journey home by air or road, working with the other funeral home and licensed transport partners. Our team keeps you informed along the way so you always know what to expect.
The funeral home where the death occurred prepares the required documents for the transfer. Our team coordinates the necessary Washington paperwork and helps your family obtain the death certificate copies you need.
When your loved one arrives at our Lakewood funeral home, we confirm their identification and welcome them into our care. From that point forward, they remain with our local team as you make arrangements for the services you choose.
Once your loved one is home, we help you decide what comes next. Your family may choose a funeral or memorial service, burial, cremation or military honors. We guide you through the options and shape the arrangements around your wishes.
From your first call through the services you choose, you work with one Mountain View team and one point of contact. We coordinate the details behind the scenes so your family can focus on being together rather than managing paperwork and phone calls.
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If a death has occurred away from home, you do not have to manage the transfer on your own. Our team is available any time, day or night, to help bring your loved one home.
We’re available 24 hours a day.
Once your loved one is home in Lakewood, you can honor them in the way that feels right for your family. No two services are alike, and our team can help you choose options that reflect your traditions, wishes and budget.
Receiving remains at our Tacoma funeral home means bringing a loved one who died elsewhere home to be near family. Mountain View coordinates with the funeral home where the death occurred, arranges the transfer and cares for your loved one once they arrive in Lakewood.
Whether you are arranging a transfer now or want to plan ahead for the future, our Tacoma team will guide you through every step with care. Contact our Tacoma team any time, day or night, with questions or to get started.
We’re here for you during this difficult time.
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