International Ship-Outs & Repatriation Worldwide
When a death happens far from home — or when home is another country — a family's first question is usually the same: how do we get them back? Returning a loved one across borders involves airlines, consulates, government offices, and a receiving funeral home on the other end, and the requirements differ from one country to the next. This is work we do regularly, and we will carry it for you.
When a death happens far from home — or when home is another country — a family's first question is usually the same: how do we get them back? Returning a loved one across borders involves airlines, consulates, government offices, and a receiving funeral home on the other end, and the requirements differ from one country to the next. This is work we do regularly, and we will carry it for you.
What We Handle
- Preparation and documentation required for international transport
- Consulate paperwork and the legalization of records
- Certified copies of the death certificate, and translations where required
- Airline booking, routing, and flight confirmation
- An approved shipping container and the sealing requirements of the destination country
- Coordination with the receiving funeral home, cemetery, or family abroad
- Arrival details, so relatives know which flight and terminal to meet
How the Process Usually Goes
After we bring your loved one into our care, we confirm the destination country's requirements and tell you which documents we need from you — usually identification, and sometimes proof of relationship. We prepare your loved one to international standards, obtain the necessary permits and consulate authorizations, and book the flight. Timing depends on the destination and on how quickly the consulate issues its documents. We will give you a realistic estimate at the start and keep you updated as each step clears.
Cost and What Affects It
