Remains Shipping by Country
When a loved one passes away outside their home country, families face a complex web of international regulations, airline restrictions and embassy requirements. IRS, Inc. transports human remains across various countries, acting as your direct liaison with foreign consulates, customs agencies and airlines.
The Importance of Working With a Professional Remains Shipping Company
International remains repatriation demands specialized knowledge. Each nation enforces distinct documentation standards, from apostilled death certificates to consular approvals and communicable disease clearances mandated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Without professional coordination, securing a consular report of death abroad can be difficult to navigate.
At International Remains Shipping, we handle transit permits, health certifications and compliance paperwork so you never navigate government bureaucracy alone. Our Known Shipper certification with major airlines grants us security clearance that private individuals cannot access, ensuring your loved one’s journey home isn’t delayed by standard cargo screening protocols required by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations.
Worldwide Remains Transport
At International Remains Shipping, we coordinate transport across our remains shipping destinations, including:
Our team has the relationships and expertise to arrange safe passage. Our designation as a certified Known Shipper eliminates the delays common with standard freight and ensures your loved one receives dignified, priority handling throughout their journey. If your specific shipping destinations aren’t listed below, contact us immediately for a custom quote. We serve all regions and can provide transparent pricing immediately.
Coordinating Funeral Arrangements Abroad
Transport doesn’t end at the airport. Our trusted global partner network receives your loved one at their destination, bridging the gap between sending and receiving facilities. We don’t simply arrange cargo delivery — we oversee the entire repatriation process to ensure a seamless handoff to local funeral directors who will prepare your loved one for their final service.
Our team helps you repatriate remains to your home country with the same dignity and respect you’d expect domestically. For hospice centers and healthcare providers managing international cases, we offer coordinated handoffs that maintain continuity of care across borders.
Specialized Shipping for Cremated Remains
Shipping cremated remains involves unique requirements distinct from full-body transport.
According to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), there’s an increased preference for cremation, and demand for global cremation shipping continues to rise. We assist families through all requirements, documentation needs and airline-specific rules for both checked cargo and carry-on transport.
Partner With a Known Shipper for Safe Return
When you send remains abroad through International Remains Shipping, you receive one dedicated specialist who provides support for airlines, customs and government agencies on your behalf. Our team provides support from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, ensuring you never face this journey alone. Select your destination country to learn about specific requirements or contact our compassionate team for assistance with unlisted regions.
