Repatriation - What to do

WHAT TO DO

Repatriation of the body - some registrars operate an appointments system; you will need; Full name of the deceased including Maiden name; Occupation; Details of any state pensions or allowances; Home address; Date & place of birth; Date of birth of any surviving widow(er); Cause of Death Certificate, from the GP or Hospital; Money for additional copies of the death cert. In addition to the official death certs , the registrar will give you a green certificate for cremation and a white certificate for the Department for Work and Pensions (DSS). If you want the deceased to be repatriated, you should tell the registrar this.

If the cause of death is being certified by the Corner, there may well be an examination of the deceased before this can be established. The death can not be registered until after this process.

Arrange the Repatriation. Some of the issues for you to consider:
00• 0Is there to be a Secular or Religious Funeral Service before the repatriation? If so where?
00• 0Decide on whether you would like to view the body of the deceased and in what clothes.
00• 0How you can make the funeral special. What music & readings would be appropriate?
00• 0Should you have flowers or donations?
00• 0Where should the funeral go from? How many cars do you need?
00• 0How can the family be involved?
00• 0Does anyone wish to accompany the coffin on the same flight?

Repatriation of cremated remains
Depending upon the destination, some consular authorities may need to seal the ashes container prior to travel. Some Consulates require a specific container to be used, others may need to examine only the documentation.

At HAVEN, we can advise you of the necessary procedure.

The ashes may be taken by a family member on a flight, alternatively we can arrange for them to be sent by airfreight.



	WHAT TO DO Repatriation of the body - some registrars operate an appointments system; you will need; Full name of the deceased including Maiden name; Occupation; Details of any state pensions or allowances; Home address; Date & place of birth; Date of birth of any surviving widow(er); Cause of Death Certificate, from the GP or Hospital; Money for additional copies of the death cert. In addition to the official death certs , the registrar will give you a green certificate for cremation and a white certificate for the Department for Work and Pensions (DSS). If you want the deceased to be repatriated, you should tell the registrar this. If the cause of death is being certified by the Corner, there may well be an examination of the deceased before this can be established. The death can not be registered until after this process. Arrange the Repatriation. Some of the issues for you to consider: 00• 0Is there to be a Secular or Religious Funeral Service before the repatriation? If so where? 00• 0Decide on whether you would like to view the body of the deceased and in what clothes. 00• 0How you can make the funeral special. What music & readings would be appropriate? 00• 0Should you have flowers or donations? 00• 0Where should the funeral go from? How many cars do you need? 00• 0How can the family be involved? 00• 0Does anyone wish to accompany the coffin on the same flight? Repatriation of cremated remains Depending upon the destination, some consular authorities may need to seal the ashes container prior to travel. Some Consulates require a specific container to be used, others may need to examine only the documentation. At HAVEN, we can advise you of the necessary procedure. The ashes may be taken by a family member on a flight, alternatively we can arrange for them to be sent by airfreight.