Death is an inevitable and unpredictable event; losing a family member or a friend can be traumatic and distressing.
Serving their funeral is our way of sending them off but if someone we loved dearly died overseas. In times of grief, to have the right composure to plan funeral repatriation services are very hard to do.
Here the process of the following repatriation of the deceased documents to accompany which facilitates the clearance of the casket into Singapore. Handling all paperwork, such as
1. The death certificates, attached nationality, passport number, date of death, and the cause of death.
2. Embalming Certificate, these are professional embalmers that cleanse the body
and will inject a certain liquid of the remains secure to cross over the border.
3. Sealing Certificate, proof that the coffin or casket sealed accordingly and well-packed before transportation.
4. Coffin Export Permit, they will issue this coming from Port Health Office or medical professional that will allow the origin of the export of the dead body.
5. Airway Bill is a receipt that will certify an international airline and can evidence of a contract of carriage. It also has the same tracking number shown on the casket.
The preparation may cost a lot as you process all the repatriation documentation above together with a letter of authorisation must provide and faxed or emailed it over to the allowed official that will facilitate the importation of the body.
Some required documentation may differ from country to country and to handle all this paperwork may be confusing for first-timers.
In times of loss, let a professional assist you in the process and have your moment with your families.
So, if you are tired of thinking about how many documents you need to process for repatriation of the body back to Singapore? Flying Home specialises in international repatriation can do it for you.
