5 Questions You Should Ask to Your Repatriation Service Provider
While being emotionally prepared for a repatriation of a deceased is necessary, you also have to be prepared for its technicalities. Here, the questions that are running in your head about this process will be answered.
- What is repatriation?
The process of returning to the home country after an important assignment or even a vacation. To understand the meaning of the repatriation of the deceased, it is the process of returning a deceased body to its home country.
- How long does it take?
Every process is different, considering the laws of the country where a loved one or a friend has passed on. Typically, it would take a month or more.
- What do I need to get a successful repatriation service?
General documents of the deceased need to be submitted to your chosen service provider for them to get a pass from both the country where the deceased has passed on and the home country where their family resides. Documents may include:
- Passport
- Original death certificate
- Export or import permit
- How much will it cost?
The cost of repatriation is highly dependent on the country where the death took place. Some countries may require the deceased to be cremated first before it is allowed to fly back home. Some may require to have them embalmed only. Either way, the cost would depend on their laws.
- Should I always secure a repatriation service when I leave my country?
Death happens when you least expect it. So, when you get repatriation service whenever you leave the country, you are secured that whatever happens during your trip, you will be brought back home.
Flying Home is one of the internationally-recognised providers of funeral repatriation services in Singapore. Trust that you or your loved one will fly back home to your country.
For more information, contact them on their 24 hours hotline +65 6253 0001.
