FAQ

Travel Protection Program

Americans are more mobile now than ever, traveling at record paces throughout the world. Are you prepared for an emergency away from home, such as an unexpected death? Most people aren’t, and the emotional and financial aspects of such an incident can be devastating. 

Offered by the Funeral Director Service Corporation (FDSC) and endorsed by the California Funeral Directors Association (CFDA), the new "Worldwide Travel Protection Plan" became available to all CFDA member firms on April 1, 2007. This new and unique plan is facilitated by International Emergency Assistance, Inc. (IEA™) American premier provider of Worldwide Travel Protection. 

How the Plan Works 

The plan is membership based. When death occurs more than 75 miles away from a plan member’s home residence, the Worldwide Travel Protection Plan guarantees each plan member that all arrangements will be professionally facilitated for no additional “out-of-town” charges. IEA™’s professional facilitators coordinate all communications between the sending mortuary, the family and the receiving funeral home. 

  • The Standard Membership Plan facilitates the return of cremated remains to the designated location. The Standard Membership Plan retails for $299. 
  • The Plus Membership Plan facilitates the return of the mortal remains to the receiving funeral home. The Plus Membership Plan retails for $399. 

Payments to IEA™ qualified service providers are guaranteed up to a maximum of $5000 at no additional cost to the plan member. 

Important Features & Benefits
 

  • Guaranteed Care & Assistance for Your Family, While Away From Home 
  • One Telephone Call Initiates Immediate Assistance 
  • IEA™ Professional & Specialized Staff Facilitates All Necessary Details 
  • IEA™ Maintains a Worldwide Network of Qualified Service Providers 
  • All Necessary Documentation for Local & State Authorities Provided 
  • IEA™ Guarantees Payment to Qualified Service Providers Worldwide 
  • When Selected, Cremation is Completed at the Place of Death 
  • Assistance in Obtaining Airfare Discounts for Family Members & Pets 

 

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International Emergency Assistance (IEA™) is the premier facilitator of worldwide travel assistance. Over the past 20 years, IEA™ affiliates have developed a worldwide network of qualified service providers who adhere to the highest possible standards. IEA™ is not a small part of a larger company; it is operated by professional funeral service personnel with many years of combined death care experience. 

All it takes is five minutes to secure protection and peace of mind. 

Please contact our office for more information about the Worldwide Travel Protection Plan. 

 

 

 

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