Question: My husband has passed away while in south america and we live in nebraska in north america how can we bring the body back for the funeral?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions
section_headers: COVID-19 and Funerals
My family member died from COVID-19 while overseas. What are the requirements for returning the body to the United States?
section_content: CDC does not require an autopsy before the remains of a person who died
overseas are returned to the United States. Depending on the circumstances
surrounding the death, some countries may require an autopsy. Sources of
support to the family include the local consulate or embassy, travel insurance
provider, tour operator, faith-based and aid organizations, and the deceased’s
employer. There likely will need to be an official identification of the body
and official documents issued by the consular office.
CDC requirements for importing human remains depend upon if the body has been
embalmed, cremated, or if the person died from a quarantinable communicable
disease.
At this time, COVID-19 is a quarantinable communicable disease in the United
States and the remains must meet the standards for importation found in 42
Code of Federal Regulations Part 71.55 and may be cleared, released, and
authorized for entry into the United States only under the following
conditions:

The remains are cremated; OR
The remains are properly embalmed and placed in a hermetically sealed casket; OR
The remains are accompanied by a permit issued by the CDC Director. The CDC permit (if applicable) must accompany the human remains at all times during shipment. 
Permits for the importation of the remains of a person known or suspected to have died from a quarantinable communicable disease may be obtained through the CDC Division of Global Migration and Quarantine by calling the CDC Emergency Operations Center at 770-488-7100 or emailing dgmqpolicyoffice@cdc.gov.



Please see CDC’s guidance
for additional information.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Answer deals specifically for when a person dies overseas and what they may have died of. Contact information is also provided for the requester to speak to someone in person or get in touch with them via email if necessary.
This is a thorough and concise answer of how requirements for a body to be transported into the US.

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Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions: Funeral and Burial Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives
section_headers: COVID-19 and Funerals
How do you transport the body of a person who has died from COVID-19?
section_content: Follow these steps if you are involved in transporting the body of someone who
died from COVID-19:

If the body of a tribal member needs to be moved, wear disposable gloves and contain the body in a body bag, an impermeable shroud, or another impermeable covering that does not allow body fluids to leak from the enclosure. The virus that causes COVID-19 is not thought to be carried by blood (bloodborne), but leaked fluids could cause exposure to pathogens.
If a body bag is used to contain the body, disinfect the outside of the bag with an EPA-approved disinfectant for emerging viral pathogensexternal icon. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and disinfection products including concentration, application method, and contact time.
Following transport of the body, carefully remove your gloves and immediately wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer relates to disinfecting a transported body, not to make arrangements for transporting a body which is what the original question asked.
Unless the individual is going to be personally transporting the corpse this information is not relevant. In fact, it seems to be geared towards people who handle body preparation in the funereal business or in a morgue itself within the U.S.

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Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions
section_headers: COVID-19 and Funerals
What should I do if my family member died from COVID-19 while overseas?
section_content: When a US citizen dies outside the United States, the deceased person’s next
of kin or legal representative should notify US consular officials at the
Department of State. Consular personnel are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, to provide assistance to US citizens for overseas emergencies. If a
family member, domestic partner, or legal representative is in a different
country from the deceased person, he or she should call the Department of
State’s Office of Overseas Citizens Services in Washington, DC, from 8 am to 5
pm Eastern time, Monday through Friday, at 888-407-4747 (toll-free) or
202-501-4444. For emergency assistance after working hours or on weekends and
holidays, call the Department of State switchboard at 202-647-4000 and ask to
speak with the Overseas Citizens Services duty officer. In addition, the US
embassyexternal iconexternal iconexternal icon
closest to or in the country where the US citizen died can provide assistance.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Gives immediate guidance towards contacting the US consular officials of Department of State's Office of Overseas Citizens Services in order to notify them of the deceased having perished outside of the US. Any of these people could give the requester they are seeking.
While this answer relates to the question, it does not give a concise answer.

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