When a person passes away in a foreign land, the process of repatriating the body to another country can be a daunting task for anyone to deal with. For funeral directors working with families grieving the loss of a family member, there are so many things to consider.
Funeral repatriation service providers can handle all aspects of bringing the body back, no matter where the final resting place for the deceased is. With the assistance of a specialist, you can rest assured that every aspect of the repatriation process will be handled with care and dignity. Here is some of what you need to know about funeral repatriation services.
What is Funeral Repatriation?
Repatriation refers to the process of transporting human remains from one location to another. This can include crossing national or international borders for burial or cremation keeping with family wishes or cultural customers.
Funeral Repatriation process can include:
- Gathering documentation like autopsy reports, death certificates, transit permits, embalming certificates, etc.
- Preparing the body for safe transportation through embalming and placement in a protective casket.
- Navigating customs, clearances and immigration formalities.
- Coordinating transportation depending on the distance and mode of transport used.
Performing the final rites in the ancestral land is of utmost importance in many cultures. This increases the need to repatriate the remains of the deceased.
Importance of Funeral Repatriation Services
Arranging transportation of a body when a person dies abroad may seem like a logistical nightmare. Different countries have different rules for transporting the remains of a deceased person. Funeral Repatriation Services, like National Mortuary Shipping provide support to funeral directors during the challenging times. Through their knowledge, they provide assistance to funeral directors supporting grieving families. These professionals handle the intricacies of repatriation to bring the deceased back to their homeland
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation guide the funeral directors through the documentation process and coordinate with relevant authorities to ensure a smooth transfer. This also includes handling the logistics related to the process while adhering to all the regulations.
When Families Might Need Funeral Repatriation Service?
A family may choose repatriation for various reasons after a loved one has died abroad, including
- Fulfilling last wishes of the deceased who requested burial in the home country
- Cultural or religious beliefs related to burial location.
- Lack of visits to grave site if buried abroad
- Family preferences to have mourning, funeral and grave memorials in the home country.
- Avoiding complex bureaucracy of a burial in foreign land.
Timeframe for Repatriation
The timeframe for repatriation depends on specific circumstances such as delays in paperwork, customs clearance, availability of flights, etc. The duration also depends on the cause of death. If the death is natural the process can be shorter while for a suspicious death, the investigation can take longer which can cause delays in the process.
Conclusion:
Regardless of where a person has died, funeral repatriation services, like National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation take care of the transportation to make the process less time-consuming for the families that funeral directors serve.
At National Mortuary Shipping & Cremation, our shipping specialists work directly with funeral directors to ensure that every detail is handled with care and dignity. We understand the challenges of funeral repatriation and provide solutions that support funeral directors in providing professional care to grieving families.