International Shipping
Three complete Shipping Packages to Latin America
Package options
| No Casket | $4,895 |
| With Casket | $5,735 |
| With Casket + Viewing | $6,075 |
Products and services included in the three packages:
- Valencia 20-gauge gasketed casket, available in a choice of (4) four colors, with crepe interior / Zeigler Case included in package without Casket
- Forwarding of remains from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to the airport closest to the city where the remains will be interred.
- Embalming and/or refrigeration of the deceased, as required.
- Obtaining all required permits, authorizations, and documentation from the Health Department and/or other applicable authorities, including apostilles when necessary and Spanish translation of all required documents.
- Processing of three (3) certified copies of the death certificate.
- Transfer of remains to our funeral home (within a 40-mile radius).
- Standard wood-bottom air tray suitable for air transport.
- Basic services of the funeral director and staff, including the collection of vital statistics and sanitary care (bathing, dressing, and casketing).
- (3) Three-hour viewing in the chapel, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. included in package with Viewing.
Guarantee
Best price guaranteed:
If the ticket costs less than $2,000, we’ll refund the difference; if it costs more, customer will pay nothing extra.
Comparison of Services
Without casket | With casket | Casket + viewing |
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| Estimated Air fare $2,000 (*) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Forwarding of remains < 40 mil. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Embalming & sanitary care | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Vital statistic information | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Permits, translations and apostille | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3 Certified Death Certificates | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Air tray | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Metalic container | ✔ | ||
| 20 Gauge sealed casket (4 colors) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Viewing 3 h M-F 9AM to 5PM | ✔ |
Additional Benefits on Shipments to Mexico and Colombia
Mexico: 25% discount on funeral services provided by Grupo Gayosso in Mexico and between 5 and 15% on properties. Gayosso is the funeral services leader in Mexico, both for professionalism and quality of service as well as for capillarity, with more than 149 years of experience and backed by more than 2 million Mexicans. (https://www.gayosso.com/ubicaciones).
Colombia: 30% discount on the complete funeral service at Grupo Recordar Cemetery Parks. Grupo Recordar, with more than 50 years of experience, is the funeral service leader in Colombia, backed by more than 3 million Colombians and with parks in Bogotá, Cali, Medellín, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Tunja and Velledupar (https://gruporecordar.co/es/nuestros-parques-cementerios)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What documents are required?
Essential documents include the death certificate, embalmer’s affidavit, the deceased’s passport, transit permit (disposition), and a letter of non-contagious disease.
2. Is embalming required?
Yes, the body must be embalmed to comply with international health regulations.
3. How are the remains transported?
Remains are typically shipped via air cargo in a casket or hermetically sealed container.
4. How long does it take?
Timeframes depend on the speed of documentation and approvals from each county, consular approval (if applicable), and airline availability. However, the average timeframe is approximately 15 business days.
5. Is it recommended to use an authorized funeral home?
Yes, we are a funeral home authorized by the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta for the repatriation of human remains and cremated remains.
6. What factors can cause delays in transportation?
The transfer of remains may take longer than expected if there is an ongoing investigation by local authorities or if there is an error in the required documentation, as corrections would need to be requested.
7. What does it cost?
Costs vary depending on the final destination, but we offer three basic packages for the repatriation of human remains tailored to different needs.
8. Is it possible to repatriate cremated remains?
Yes, it is possible to repatriate cremated remains. They can be transported by a family member or representative traveling by air, provided they comply with airline requirements and carry the appropriate documentation. Alternatively, they can be shipped through the United States Postal Service in accordance with current regulations for mailing cremated remains.
9. How much does it cost to repatriate cremated remains?
Costs vary depending on the final destination.
10. What documents are required to repatriate cremated remains?
To repatriate cremated remains, the following documents are generally required: death certificate, cremation certificate (issued by the funeral home or crematory), identification of the deceased (copy of the passport, if available), transit permit or health authorization (depending on the destination country), and consular validation (if required by the destination country).
It is important to note that requirements may vary depending on the destination country and whether the remains are transported by a person or shipped via postal service. It is also recommended to verify airline or postal service regulations prior to transport.