Repatriating Human Remains with Care and Compassion

Repatriating human remains is a deeply emotional process. At Aerona Customs Clearance, we provide respectful, reliable support to help families during these difficult moments.

We are proud members of FIAT-IFAT, the International Federation of Thanatologist Associations, a network of funeral professionals in over 80 countries. This global connection ensures your loved one receives the highest standard of care, wherever they are in the world.

Why Families Trust Aerona for Repatriating Human Remains

Expert coordination with local and international authorities

Extensive experience in worldwide repatriation logistics

Partnerships with trusted funeral directors globally

Sensitive handling from start to finish

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What Is Involved in Repatriating Human Remains?

• Register the death with the local authorities abroad within 5 to 8 days

• Obtain an English translation of the death certificate

• Secure permission to remove the body from the country of death

• Notify a UK coroner if the death was violent or unnatural On arrival in the UK, you must present the death certificate to the local register office. A certificate of no liability to register will then be issued for funeral arrangements.

Bringing Ashes Back to the UK

When repatriating human remains in the form of ashes, you typically need a death certificate and a certificate of cremation. Each country may have additional rules. Airlines may request ashes to be transported in non-metallic containers for X-ray screening.

Start the Repatriation Process with Confidence

Complete the form below or contact us directly. Our team is here to support you with dignity and expertise.

Repatriating Human Remains with Aerona Is Seamless and Respectful

Repatriating human remains requires legal knowledge and emotional sensitivity. Let Aerona handle the details so you can focus on honouring your loved one.

Common Questions About
Repatriating Human Remains into the UK;

Do I need to register a death abroad?

Yes. You must register the death in the country where it occurred. Some countries also allow UK registration.

What if the death was sudden or violent?

You must notify the coroner in England. An inquest may be required before the body is released.

Can Aerona help with paperwork and transportation?

Absolutely. We guide you through every document, approval, and transit requirement.

Contact our specialist team right away for expert advice and professional support

SAVE MONEY

Getting everything right first time is vital for anyone whose business involves importing. Customs problems have to be avoided because delays can be disastrous.

SAVE TIME

You can totally rely on the industry’s leading freight agents to ensure your valuable products speed their way through customs and reach your markets without delay.

SAVE HASSLE

In other words you can trust us to take care of everything so that imports arrives safely and on time and you don’t have to worry.

Repatriating Human Remains into the UK can be complex.

Aerona makes it easier, faster, and fully compliant with all UK regulations.

Our worldwide customs clearance services incorporate forwarding, logistics, Air and Sea freight to and from virtually all the major nations, including the USA, Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan, plus countries throughout the Middle East and Africa.

Social, Financial &
Environmental Responsibility

SOCIAL

As a company we believe that everyone should be respected. This includes our staff, our customers, all our business associates around the world, plus the wider community within which we live and work.

FINANCIAL

We also believe that we should be a financially responsible organisation. That means, whilst operating in a businesslike way, we should always conduct ourselves in a fair, honest and trustworthy manner. As a company we are also committed to supporting a number of charities and worthwhile causes.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Our corporate responsibility also applies to the way we view and treat our environment and we do our utmost to minimise waste and pollution and try to be at all times ecologically aware. Whenever possible we also encourage our fellow business colleagues to adopt a similar environmental agenda.