Funeral Shipping & Transportation Services For Funeral Homes
Domestic and international repatriation support for funeral homes, funeral directors, and mortuaries.
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International Funeral Shipping & Repatriation Services for Funeral Homes
Your Trusted Partner for Domestic & Worldwide Mortuary Transportation
When your funeral home needs to transport human remains across state lines or international borders, you need a dependable logistics partner who understands the urgency, regulations, and responsibilities involved.
At International Funeral Service Of New York III, we provide specialized B2B funeral shipping, international repatriation, and mortuary transportation services for funeral homes, funeral directors, and death care professionals throughout the United States.
With over 30 years of industry experience, we coordinate airline cargo reservations, embassy and consulate documentation, transportation permits, customs requirements, and receiving funeral home arrangements—allowing your staff to focus on serving families while we manage the complexities of funeral shipping.
Whether you're arranging an international repatriation, domestic transfer, or shipment of cremated remains, our team works as an extension of your funeral home's operations.
Your Families. Your Reputation. Our Logistics Expertise.
A Streamlined Funeral Shipping Process for Funeral Directors
We understand that funeral professionals operate under tight deadlines, complex regulations, and high expectations. Our five-step process is designed to simplify coordination, reduce administrative burdens, and keep your team informed.
1. Case Intake & Transportation Planning
Contact our team with the deceased's location, destination, required timeline, and available documentation. We review the case, identify applicable transportation requirements, and develop a coordinated shipping plan tailored to your funeral home's needs.
2. Funeral Home & Mortuary Coordination
We communicate with sending and receiving funeral homes, mortuary facilities, transportation providers, and other relevant parties to coordinate preparation requirements, pickup arrangements, airport transfers, and final receiving instructions.
3. International Documentation & Regulatory Compliance
Our team assists with death certificates, burial transit permits, apostilles, certified translations, consulate approvals, airline documentation, and country-specific repatriation requirements. We help your funeral home navigate complex international procedures while minimizing avoidable paperwork delays.
4. Airline Cargo Booking & Secure Transportation
As a TSA-approved freight forwarder, we coordinate human remains air cargo shipments with airline cargo departments and transportation partners. Our services include flight reservations, shipping container coordination, airport handling, and domestic or international cargo arrangements.
5. Shipment Updates & Receiving Coordination
We provide transportation updates and coordinate with receiving funeral homes and destination partners to support an organized transfer. Our team remains available to address questions, documentation requests, and unexpected logistical challenges throughout the shipping process.
Professional Funeral Shipping Support That Works Behind the Scenes
Let Your Funeral Home Focus on Families. We'll Handle the Logistics.
International repatriation involves far more than booking an airline shipment. Every destination may have different consular requirements, preparation standards, documentation procedures, and transportation regulations.
Managing these details internally can consume valuable staff time, delay arrangements, and create unnecessary operational pressure.
International Funeral Service Of New York III serves as your dedicated funeral shipping and repatriation partner, providing the specialized expertise and coordination needed to manage complex domestic and international transportation cases.
Our team works directly with funeral directors, airlines, consulates, transportation providers, and receiving facilities to help streamline the entire process.
We respect your existing relationships with families and funeral professionals. Our role is to support your funeral home's services—not replace them.
Whether your firm handles occasional international transfers or requires ongoing mortuary shipping support, we provide dependable assistance tailored to your operational needs.
Funeral Repatriation Process
How Funeral Repatriation Works
Call us or fill the form and share your situation. We gather the key details, begin coordinating with the funeral home, and guide you through what is needed.
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We can assist with paperwork, permits, death certificates, consulate approvals, and airline requirements — while working with the funeral home to prepare.
Documentation & Preparation
We organize air and/or ground transport and coordinate at different steps until your loved one arrives at their final destination.
Transport & Delivery
About Us
Expert in Worldwide Repatriation & Funeral Transportation
Above International transport solutions is a team of experienced funeral directors specializing in worldwide funeral shipping and repatriation services. As a TSA Approved Forwarder, we adhere to rigorous security standards and regulations set forth by the Transportation Security Administration. With 30+ years of experience in the funeral services industry, we work directly with families throughout the repatriation process. We also assist funeral homes and funeral directors as needed.
Our Services
Funeral Shipping & Transportation Services
International Funeral Service
Are you looking for an international funeral service in Brooklyn, NY? We help families understand body transport after death cost and arrange international shipping, required documents, and travel plans to bring their loved ones home with care.
International Funeral Shipping
We assist with international funeral shipping to return your loved one to destinations across the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia, including documentation, consulate liaisons, and airline coordination.
Funeral Home Transportation
Are you looking for reliable funeral home transportation? We arrange respectful transport of your loved one from a home, hospital, or morgue to a funeral home, airport, or other approved location, with care and dignity.
Domestic Funeral Shipping
State-to-state funeral transportation across the United States — by air or ground, coordinated with receiving funeral homes.
Air & Ground Transportation
Airline coordination, ground transport, hearses and logistics coordination for domestic and international transfers.
Funeral Home Partnerships
Transportation services for funeral homes and mortuaries for domestic and international cases.
Repatriation & Documentation
We assist with permits, death certificates, consulate approvals, apostilles, translations, and airline requirements throughout the repatriation process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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We have the capability to ship worldwide and nationwide.
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The duration of the repatriation process can vary significantly depending on factors such as required documentation and/or religious practices. There have been instances where we have been able to expedite repatriation within 24 hours. Typically, the time frame takes 7-10 business days once we have certified copies in hand, we can begin the approval process with the consulate. Each country has specific requirements which can affect the timeline.
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Delays can occur due to various reasons, including obtaining necessary authorizations, flight availability, inclement weather, transportation restrictions, and public holidays.
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The required documents for funeral repatriation often include:
Death certificates
Passport
Permit for disposition
Embalming affidavit (if applicable)
Non-contagious disease certificate (if required by the destination country)
After completing our comprehensive inquiry form, we will send you a cohesive checklist of everything you will need for us to get started.
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Embalming is often necessary for international repatriation. There are certain cases where embalming regulations can be exempt due to religious beliefs.
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If the deceased had pre-existing medical conditions or infectious diseases like COVID-19, additional precautions and documentation may be necessary for repatriation. Compliance with health and safety protocols is essential to protect those involved in the repatriation process.
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In some cases, repatriation without a casket (using a sealed transport container such as a zinc-lined shipping box) may be permitted for certain countries. However, in most countries that do require a casket, a hermetically sealed metal casket with an air tray is recommended.
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We have access to live milestone updates through our innovative logistical software. We also offer live tracking for a small fee.
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In some cases, yes, however, it depends on the country’s regulations. If a family has this request, we will confirm with the airline if the decedent can be consigned to a family member and advise.
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For most international flights, there is usually some type of connection, but not always. We will work with you to find the best route available.
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Yes, repatriation can often be arranged for non-citizens. The process may involve coordination between relevant authorities in both the home country and the country of the deceased’s origin.
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Cost is a variable expense depending on several factors including the destination and weight of the decedent. The type of casket selected can also be an added expense depending on how elaborate and decorative the casket is. We will work with you to keep costs down and facilitate an easy process.