41 C.F.R. Subpart E—Preparation and Transportation Expenses for Remains of Immediate Family Members
Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management
Yes, if requested by the employee and when: (a) Local commercial mortuary facilities or supplies are not available; or (b) The cost of available mortuary facilities or supplies are prohibitive as determined by your agency head. Note to
Title 41: Public Contracts and Property Management
PART 303–70—AGENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR PAYMENT OF EXPENSES CONNECTED WITH THE DEATH OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES
Subpart E—Preparation and Transportation Expenses for Remains of Immediate Family Members
§ 303-70.400 When an immediate family member, residing with the employee, dies while the employee is stationed outside CONUS, must we furnish mortuary services?
§ 303-70.401 When an immediate family member, residing with the employee, dies while the employee is stationed outside CONUS, must we pay expenses to transport the remains?
Yes, if requested by the employee, payment must be made to transport the remains to the residence of the immediate family member. The employee may elect an alternate destination, which must be approved by your agency head or his/her designated representative. In that case, the allowable expenses cannot exceed the cost of transportation to the decedent's residence.
§ 303-70.402 When an immediate family member, residing with the employee, dies while the employee is stationed outside CONUS, may we pay burial expenses?
No.
§ 303-70.403 When a family member, residing with the employee, dies while in transit to or from the employee's duty station outside CONUS, must we furnish mortuary services and/or transportation of the remains?
You must furnish transportation if requested by the employee. You must follow the guidelines in §303–70.401 for transportation expenses. You must furnish mortuary services only if the conditions in §303–70.400 are met.
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