International Body Repatriation
Body repatriation in the diaspora community is very common. A lot of the time the family of the deceased want the body back in their homeland. Here at Diaspora Insurance, we are one of the only firms that specialise in such services. We truly are here for the diaspora community.
Body Repatriation For Diaspora Communities
The death of a loved one is very stressful and emotionally taxing, it can be made even more stressful if the death took place in a foreign country. Many families in the diaspora community prefer to bury their loved ones in their native countries, to do so they must go through a repatriation process. It’s simply the process of transporting the dead body or the ashes of the deceased to a different country.
Body Repatriation Process
The process of repatriation is pretty lengthy, however, worry not as we at Diaspora Insurance will do our very best to make it as easy and stress-free as we possibly can.
First, you must notify the relevant authorities in the location where the person passed away so that you can register the death.
Secondly, you must gather together all of the correct documents you need to begin the repatriation process. These include:
- Death Certificate
- Permission to transport the body back to the native country. This can be obtained by the coroner from the country where the loved one died.
- Passports of the deceased will be needed upon arrival in the country of repatriation.
Before the repatriation process begins you must arrange for travel from the airport by private ambulance, hearse or any other way that you may wish. The body should be transported to your appointed funeral director.
The last stage is arranging the funeral in the chosen location.
Why Choose Diaspora Insurance?
Here at Diaspora Insurance, we are celebrating 10 years of business in 2022. In these 10 years, we truly have established ourselves as one of the leading firms in the very competitive industry.
Our phenomenal funeral cash plan insurance covers all the body repatriation costs and our team of experts will be on hand throughout the process to make it as easy and stress-free as possible.
With our insurance plans, you are guaranteed acceptance and in the event of death, you will receive an immediate cash payout without any difficult paperwork or money going into arrears.
You can also join us with confidence as we are regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).
We want you to have the best possible service the whole way from covering yourself with us to the unfortunate event of a death.
Body Repatriation Post Covid
Before the coronavirus pandemic, the process of body repatriation was a lot smoother and a lot simpler. Travel bans and travel restrictions add an extra challenge in successfully transporting the body of a loved one to a different country. Although it seems the end of the pandemic is nearing in the UK, many other countries still have strict rules that affect travel.
However, in most African nations respecting the loss of a loved one overrides the potential health risks and logistical challenges that the body repatriation process may bring.
Cost Of Repatriation
There is no fixed cost. The price is fully dependent on where the body is going, which coffin the family chooses and whether it needs to be hermetically sealed or not (airtight). While it is very difficult to give an exact price on the body repatriation process it typically can cost anywhere from around £2,000 to £4,000. The full cost will however be covered by our Diaspora Funeral Cash Plan Insurance.
Body Repatriating From Major Diasporans Host Countries
We offer body repatriation services from numerous host countries that have huge diaspora communities. These include body repatriation from:
Qualifying Nationalities
Every diasporan originally from any of these countries (by birth, descent, naturalisation, marriage or registration) qualifies to be covered:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is body repatriation?
Body repatriation is where the body of someone who has passed is transported back to their home of origin.
How to repatriate a body?
Step 1: Notify the relevant authorities
Step 2: Gather together the correct documents
Step 3: Arrange travel from airport at the destination
Step 4: Arrange funeral in the country of origin
How has coronavirus impacted body repatriation?
Travel bans and travel restrictions have made and continue to make the body repatriation process more and more difficult. So many countries are at different stages when it comes to their control of coronavirus, therefore, it can be difficult to safely move bodies from one country to another.