Coffin Flights
When a loved one passes away abroad, we handle the coffin flight and repatriation of their remains with dignity and full regulatory compliance — managing customs, consular and airline documentation so the family is not left to navigate unfamiliar procedures alone.
Who this service is for
- Families needing to repatriate a deceased loved one from abroad to their home country.
- Executors, insurers or assistance companies responsible for arranging a compliant international repatriation.
- Cases requiring coordination with foreign authorities, consulates and funeral service providers.
- Situations where timing is sensitive and clear, compassionate communication with the family matters.
What's included
- Coordination with local authorities, the consulate and funeral service providers at the place of death.
- Preparation of all customs, consular and airline documentation required for international transport.
- Compliant casket or container sourcing and transport arrangements meeting destination-country requirements.
- A single point of contact for the family throughout the process, handled with discretion and care.
- Coordination with the receiving funeral home for final arrangements at destination.
How it works
First call & liaison
We liaise with local authorities, the consulate and funeral service providers at the place of death from the first call.
Documentation prepared
We prepare the death certificate, consular authorization and customs clearance required for international transport.
Compliant transport arranged
A compliant casket or container and airline transport are arranged to meet the destination country's requirements.
Handover to the receiving funeral home
We coordinate directly with the receiving funeral home so the family only has to manage the final arrangements.
Common questions
Requirements vary by country but typically include a death certificate, consular authorization and customs clearance for the transport of remains — we prepare and coordinate this documentation on the family's behalf.
Timing depends on local administrative procedures at the place of death, but we work to complete every step as quickly as compliance allows, keeping the family informed throughout.
Yes — we regularly coordinate repatriations from locations with limited local infrastructure, working with whatever local authorities and providers are available to complete the process as smoothly as possible.
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