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Repatriation

One coordinated process from first contact to destination handover.

Requirements vary by destination, consular authority, carrier and case circumstances. We structure those variables into a clear sequence of checks and handovers.

Repatriation

One coordinated process from first contact to destination handover.

Requirements vary by destination, consular authority, carrier and case circumstances. We structure those variables into a clear sequence of checks and handovers.

01
CASE INTAKE

Case intake

Confirm place of death, current facility, nationality, destination and requesting party.

02
CASE ASSESSMENT

Case assessment

Review death documentation, identity materials and destination or local requirements.

03
FAMILY / AGENCY ALIGNMENT

Agree the pathway

Explain available options and clarify whether body repatriation, cremation or another pathway is requested.

04
DOCUMENT COORDINATION

Document coordination

Coordinate required death, identity, consular and funeral documents.

05
PREPARATION

Professional preparation

Complete the hygienic care, embalming, restoration, casket or packaging required for the case.

06
CONSULAR / CARGO

Consular and cargo coordination

Prepare handover with consular, air-cargo and other relevant parties according to the destination and transport conditions.

07
DEPARTURE HANDOVER

Departure handover

Transfer the deceased and required records to the airport or transport provider with dignity.

08
DESTINATION HANDOVER

Destination handover

Coordinate arrival information with the receiving funeral home or designated party.

ONE CASE · ONE CONNECTED FLOW

The exact sequence and required documents vary by destination, consular authority, carrier and case circumstances.

DOCUMENTS · QUOTATION

Documents and quotation are confirmed case by case for the destination and transport method.

Destination-country, consular, airline and transport requirements differ, so every case begins with a practical checklist.

01

Body repatriation · commonly checked documents

  • Passport or other identity document
  • Death certificate or medical death documentation; translated copy when required
  • Police removal or transport permit when required
  • Embassy or consular document when required by the destination
  • Embalming or preparation certificate when required by the destination or carrier
  • Receiving-party name, address, contact, relationship and destination airport
02

Cremated remains · commonly checked documents

  • Passport or identity document
  • Death certificate; translation or notarisation when required
  • Consular confirmation when required
  • Cremation Certificate
  • Receiver name, address, contact, relationship and destination airport
03

Possible quotation components

  • Professional preparation such as embalming, hygienic care or restoration
  • Translation, notarisation, certificates and document administration
  • Casket, transport packaging and related preparation
  • Hospital, morgue, hearse and other case-specific third-party costs
  • Air cargo and destination or transit transportation
Destination check

The destination changes the checklist.

Actual documentation and preparation requirements must be reconfirmed for every case with the relevant authorities and carrier.

ChinaJapanUnited StatesNepalSri LankaIndiaAustraliaNew ZealandMyanmar (Burma)BangladeshThailandVietnamRussiaKazakhstanUzbekistanKyrgyzstanSouth Africa
Open research record · Source targets
01Death & identity documentsCHECK PER CASE
02Consular requirementsCHECK PER CASE
03Preparation methodCHECK PER CASE
04Air cargo / carrier conditionsCHECK PER CASE
05Destination handoverCHECK PER CASE
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Start with the information you have right now.

You do not need every document or decision before contacting us. Share the current situation and we will identify the next checks.

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