Repatriation of remains between Canada and the USA

Homeland International can help with the repatriation of human remains between the USA and Canada. Whether you need to bring a loved one home to Canada following a death in the United States, or arrange repatriation to the USA from Canada, we can manage the arrangements on your behalf.

We have extensive experience in international repatriation and understand the paperwork, regulations and practical arrangements involved in transporting human remains across international borders. We provide a professional and compassionate service, helping to make the process as straightforward as possible for families and funeral directors.

Our Americas Hub in Miami with the support of our global assistance centre in the UK are well positioned to support with any repatriation in the US or Canada.

How Remains Repatriation Between Canada and the USA works:

Repatriation between the USA and Canada involves arranging the necessary documentation, preparing the deceased for international transportation and coordinating flights to the required destination. The process usually takes 5 – 7 working days on average.

Once we have received your enquiry, we will establish the details of the death and the intended destination. We will then advise on the documentation required and coordinate with the relevant local funeral director, authorities and airline.

We can arrange the collection and preparation of the deceased, including embalming where required, and provide a suitable coffin and transportation arrangements in accordance with international airline regulations.

We can organise flights from major airports in both countries and assist with customs clearance and onward transportation to the receiving funeral director or family.

    
 
 
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Documentation required for repatriation between the USA and Canada

The paperwork required will depend on the direction of travel, the location of death and the circumstances involved.

Documents commonly required include:

Documents you may need to provide:

Death Certificate
Passport or identification of the deceased
Details of the receiving funeral director or next of kin
Any relevant local release or authorisation documents

Documents Homeland International can help arrange:

Embalming Certificate, where applicable
Freedom from Infection or other relevant health certificates
Export and transportation permits
Funeral Director’s Declaration
Consular or customs documentation, where required
Airline Air Waybill and transportation paperwork

Additional documentation may be required depending on the state or province in which the death occurred. We will guide you through the requirements and help ensure the correct paperwork is in place before transportation.

How much does repatriation between the USA and Canada cost?

The cost of repatriation between the USA and Canada depends on several factors, including the location of death, the destination airport, local funeral director costs, preparation requirements and airline charges.

The average cost is usually approximately somewhere between $5000 – $10,000 US Dollars.

Every repatriation is different, so we provide individual quotations based on the specific circumstances. Our team will explain the costs involved and provide a quotation before arrangements proceed.

Airports we can repatriate to in the USA and Canada

Homeland International can arrange the transportation of human remains to and from major international airports across the USA and Canada. The most suitable airport will depend on the final destination and available airline services.

Major airports in Canada include:

Toronto Pearson International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Calgary International Airport
Edmonton International Airport
Montreal Mirabel International Airport
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

Major airports in the USA include:

John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York
Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey
Los Angeles International Airport
Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport

We can also explore alternative airports depending on the destination and flight availability. Please contact us to check the most suitable airport for your requirements.

On arrival, we can assist with customs clearance and coordinate onward transportation to the receiving funeral director or final destination.

Request Quotation

Please provide us with some information such as where the repatriation is to and from so we can provide a quotation to you. You can contact us using one of the methods below:

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+44 (0) 3300 417 265

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support@homeland-international.co.uk

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