41 CFR § 303-70.200
Under what circumstances may we authorize an escort for the remains of a deceased employee?
June 9, 2020
You may authorize the escort of remains when the employee's death occurs:
(a) While in official travel status away from the official station inside CONUS;
(b) While assigned to official duties OCONUS or in transit thereto or therefrom; or
(c) While reassigned away from actual place of residence under a mandatory mobility agreement.