Advice
When the death of a loved one occurs abroad it is understandably very distressing, there can seem like lots of barriers in the way.
From not speaking the local language to the local bureaucracy, knowing where to start and what is the best thing to do can all seem overwhelming. We understand and thought you may find the following useful when starting arrangements.
Did the deceased have travel insurance?
In the event that the deceased had taken out travel insurance prior to their death abroad then often the best place to start is to contact the insurance company as soon as you can, the policy may cover all or some of the charges; medical expenses, repatriation costs, legal assistance and often they will appoint an assistance company.
Have you considered your options?
Although in some countries not all the below options are available, in general you have several options.
- Local burial
- Local Cremation (not available in every country)
- Repatriation of full remains
- Local cremation and repatriation of cremated remains (not available in every country)
If local cremation / local cremation and repatriation of cremated remains is an option it is often the cheapest of all the options – but this does vary from case to case, and depends on the location the death abroad has occurred.
Full Repatriation Services
An individual, personal repatriation service for each individuals life performed with dignity and respect.
Cremated Remains Transport
An individual, personal cremated remains repatriation service for each individuals life performed with dignity and respect.
Global Funeral Services
Local burial or cremation arranged with care, compassion and respect
Exhumed Remains Repatriation
Global exhumation services carried out with dignity and respect.
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