Travel is an accepted way of life for millions of Americans. However, most still travel without any knowledge whatsoever of how to access qualified medical facilities along their itineraries. Virtually none are prepared either psychologically or financially to deal with bringing home a person who is seriously ill, or deceased. Even crisis ready corporations face the prospect of confusion and large, unbudgeted expenses.

O'Guinn Family Funeral Homes use the services of an assistance company, a service business which provides help - primarily in medical emergencies - to travelers who are unfamiliar with how to obtain help because they are away from home.

American Pre-Arrangement Services Inc. (APASI) has unbundled a broad array of assistance benefits and has isolated, for the funeral and cemetery industries, a specific program for return of remains from anywhere in the world. This program is called the Guaranteed Travel Assurance Plan®.

Why does everyone need this plan?

Transportation from as little as 100 miles from home can be very costly. Speed and expertise can mean the difference between having the deceased's wishes carried out or falling under the bureaucracy in handling the return of mortal remains from everywhere in the world.

With the Guaranteed Travel Assurance Plan, APASI will handle cost and arrangement of locating the sending firm, transporting the remains, processing death certificates, and, when death occurs overseas, foreign consular services and other customs and immigration formalities.

APASI will utilize a national network of priority sending firms for this program. Over 20 million people are covered under assistance plans with APASI and its affiliates, and repatriations are routinely handled from overseas locations as well as from the United States. This assistance program operates when death occurs anywhere in the world.

Enrolling in the Guaranteed Travel Assurance Plan is as easy as 1, 2, 3...

1. Complete your simple application form (any age can apply) available at O'Guinn Family Funeral home (810) 686-5070.

2. Submit your one-time membership fee of $385,with the application to O'Guinn's. No other payment is ever needed.

3. Receive your Guaranteed Travel Assurance Plan™membership card that identifies you as a member and you'll enjoy peace of mind anywhere you travel. . . 24-hours a day, 365 days a year!