International funeral shipping is the process of transporting a deceased loved one from one country to another for burial or cremation. The process involves much more than airline transportation. It typically includes obtaining certified death certificates, coordinating with hospitals or medical examiners, preparing the deceased according to international regulations, securing required permits, completing embassy or consulate documentation, arranging airline cargo transportation, and coordinating with a receiving funeral home in the destination country.

At Las Rosas Bannworth Funeral Home and Scarpa Las Rosas Funeral Home, we manage every aspect of this process so families throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania have a single point of contact from beginning to end.

International repatriation is the return of a deceased loved one to their country of origin for funeral services, burial, or cremation. Repatriation involves legal documentation, airline coordination, customs requirements, and communication between funeral homes and government agencies in multiple countries.

Our experienced team coordinates international repatriation with compassion and professionalism while guiding families through every step of the process.

Every case is different, but many international repatriations can be completed within approximately 10 business days from your first call.

The timeline depends on several factors, including:

• Destination-country documentation requirements
• Embassy or consulate approvals
• Airline cargo availability
• Customs processing
• Holidays and government office hours

Our team works proactively to avoid unnecessary delays and keeps your family informed throughout the process.

The cost of international funeral shipping varies depending on the destination country, airline charges, required documentation, preparation services, casket or Air Tray requirements, translation services, and government fees.

Because every situation is unique, we provide a personalized estimate based on your family's needs and explain all anticipated costs before moving forward whenever possible.

Documentation requirements vary by country but often include:

• Certified death certificates
• Burial transit permit
• Embalming certificate (when required)
• Passport or identification
• Consular paperwork
• Apostilles (when required)
• Airline documentation
• Customs paperwork

Our team prepares and coordinates these documents on your behalf and communicates directly with the appropriate agencies.

If your loved one passed away in a hospital, we coordinate directly with hospital staff to arrange transportation into our care. From there, we begin preparing all documentation, communicate with the appropriate government agencies, and coordinate every aspect of the international repatriation process.

Your family does not need to coordinate separately with the hospital, airline, embassy, and receiving funeral home—we handle those communications for you.

Yes. We regularly assist families whose loved ones passed away in hospice facilities, nursing homes, assisted living communities, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities.

Our team coordinates transportation, required documentation, and international funeral shipping while working closely with the facility and your family.

If your loved one passed away at home, our team will guide you through the immediate next steps, including coordinating with local authorities when required and arranging transportation into our care.

Once your loved one is with us, we begin the international repatriation process and handle all required documentation and coordination.

Yes. Although Las Rosas is based in New Jersey, we regularly assist families whose loved one passed away in another state.

We work with local funeral homes and transportation providers to coordinate the transfer into our care before arranging international funeral shipping to the destination country.

If you are located in New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or elsewhere in the United States, please contact us to discuss your specific situation.

Yes. Las Rosas Bannworth Funeral Home and Scarpa Las Rosas Funeral Home both specialize in international funeral shipping from New Jersey to destinations around the world. We proudly serve families throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, coordinating every aspect of the repatriation process from the initial transfer into our care through final delivery to the receiving funeral home.

Our experienced team manages documentation, airline arrangements, embassy and consulate requirements, customs paperwork, and communication with international partners so your family has one trusted point of contact throughout the process.

Absolutely. Many of the families we serve live in New York and choose Las Rosas Bannworth Funeral Home because of our expertise in international repatriation and our convenient proximity to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Whether your loved one passed away in New York City, Long Island, Westchester, or elsewhere in New York, we can coordinate transportation into our care and manage the international funeral shipping process from beginning to end.

The first step is to contact Las Rosas Bannworth Funeral Home or Scarpa Las Rosas Funeral Home as soon as possible. One of our licensed funeral directors will explain the process, answer your questions, and begin coordinating arrangements immediately.

If you don't yet have all of the required documents or have not selected a receiving funeral home, don't worry. We'll guide you through every step and help determine what is needed based on your loved one's destination country.

Yes. We proudly serve families in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, allowing us to communicate clearly and compassionately with many of the communities we serve.

Our multilingual team understands the importance of cultural traditions, respectful communication, and personalized guidance during the international repatriation process.

Families choose Las Rosas Bannworth Funeral Home or Scarpa Las Rosas Funeral Home because international repatriation requires more than transportation—it requires experience, compassion, and meticulous coordination.

Our team provides one dedicated licensed funeral director, multilingual support, direct coordination with embassies, consulates, airlines, and receiving funeral homes, and compassionate communication throughout the process. Conveniently located near Newark Liberty International Airport, we proudly assist families throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania with returning loved ones home safely and respectfully.

Getting started is simple. Call us or complete our online Request Immediate Assistance form.

During your initial consultation, we'll explain the repatriation process, answer your questions, discuss available service options, and begin coordinating arrangements immediately. Our goal is to provide compassionate guidance, transparent communication, and professional care from your first phone call until your loved one safely arrives home.

Yes. We regularly assist families with the international transportation of cremated remains.

Every country has different documentation and customs requirements for transporting ashes. Our team coordinates the necessary paperwork, airline requirements, and destination-country regulations to help ensure your loved one's cremated remains arrive safely and respectfully.

Absolutely.

In many cases, transporting cremated remains involves fewer logistical requirements than transporting a casketed loved one. However, international regulations still vary by country.

We help families understand the documentation required and coordinate transportation from beginning to end.

Las Rosas coordinates international funeral shipping and repatriation to destinations throughout Latin America, Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, and beyond.

We frequently assist families returning loved ones to:

• Colombia
• Dominican Republic
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Mexico
• Costa Rica
• Cuba
• Portugal
• Brazil

If your destination country is not listed, please contact us. We regularly coordinate international transportation worldwide.

Our location near Newark Liberty International Airport allows us to coordinate international airline transportation efficiently.

Because Newark serves as a major international gateway, it offers extensive cargo connections to destinations around the world. Combined with our experience coordinating international repatriation, this helps streamline the transportation process whenever possible.

Usually, yes.

A receiving funeral home is responsible for receiving your loved one upon arrival, coordinating local transportation, assisting with customs clearance where required, and arranging funeral or cemetery services in the destination country.

If your family has not yet selected a funeral home overseas, we can often recommend trusted partners within our international network.

Yes. Coordinating with embassies and consulates is an important part of many international repatriation cases. Depending on the destination country, additional permits, legalization of documents, or consular approvals may be required before transportation can occur.

Our team communicates directly with the appropriate embassy or consulate whenever necessary and prepares the required documentation on your behalf. Because every country has different requirements, we guide your family through the specific process for your loved one's destination.

An Apostille is an official certification that verifies certain public documents for use in another country. Some countries require Apostilles for death certificates or other legal documents before they will authorize international transportation.

Whether an Apostille is required depends on the destination country. Our experienced team will determine if one is needed and coordinate the process as part of your international funeral shipping arrangements.

An Air Tray (sometimes referred to as an Air Tray shipping container) is a protective outer shipping container used by many airlines for international transportation. Some destination countries or airlines may instead require a Ziegler Case, which is a hermetically sealed metal liner placed inside the casket.

The specific requirements depend on the destination country and airline. Our team will determine what is required and coordinate everything on your behalf.

Absolutely.

If your family has not yet selected a receiving funeral home, we can often recommend trusted providers within our international network.

We communicate directly with the receiving funeral home to coordinate arrival, customs requirements, local transportation, and final funeral or cemetery arrangements.

Yes.

We understand that waiting for updates during international repatriation can be stressful. That's why we believe communication is one of the most important services we provide.

Your dedicated funeral director will keep you informed as major milestones are completed, including documentation, embassy approvals (when applicable), airline scheduling, departure, and confirmation of arrival.

International funeral shipping requires specialized knowledge, attention to detail, and compassionate guidance. Families choose Las Rosas because we combine decades of funeral service experience with a dedicated focus on international repatriation.

Our team provides:

• One dedicated licensed funeral director
• Multilingual support in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
• Coordination with embassies and consulate
• Airline cargo expertise
• Trusted receiving funeral home relationships around the world
• Convenient access to Newark Liberty International Airport
• Compassionate communication from beginning to end

Our mission is to simplify a complex process while treating every family and every loved one with dignity and respect.

Once your loved one arrives at their destination, the receiving funeral home assumes responsibility for customs clearance (when required), transportation from the airport, and final funeral, cemetery, or cremation arrangements.

Before your loved one departs, our team coordinates directly with the receiving funeral home to help ensure they are prepared for arrival and have all required documentation. This collaboration helps provide a seamless transition and gives families peace of mind knowing their loved one will continue to receive respectful, professional care.

Yes. We understand that a death can occur at any time, and families often need immediate guidance. Our licensed funeral directors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer questions, begin arrangements, and coordinate international repatriation services.

Whether your loved one passed away at a hospital, nursing home, hospice, private residence, or another location, we are here to help whenever you need us.

Yes. While a passport is often helpful, it is not always required for international repatriation. Documentation requirements vary depending on the destination country and individual circumstances.

Our experienced team will determine what documentation is needed, coordinate with the appropriate agencies, and guide your family through any additional requirements to help avoid unnecessary delays.

Yes. Coordinating airline cargo transportation and customs documentation is a key part of our international funeral shipping services.

Our team prepares the required paperwork, works directly with airline cargo departments, and communicates with customs officials and receiving funeral homes to help ensure transportation proceeds as smoothly as possible.