Transportation of the deceased from America (USA) to Slovenia, Bosnia andHerzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo is often a complexprocess that requires a professional approach, expertise and compliance with all legalregulations. Such organization of international transportation of the deceased includesnumerous administrative, administrative-legal and logistical steps that must be carefullycoordinated in order to ensure flawless transportation of the remains.
The entire process includes research into the circumstances of death, preparation ofcomplete documentation for the transportation of the deceased, management of localcosts, coordination of the process with local funeral companies as well as airlines,constant reporting to the client during the process, fulfillment of specific legalrequirements to ensure smooth transportation of remains. It is very important to informthe client that air transport of remains can take several days longer due to variouscircumstances and be more expensive than road or other means of transport, as itrequires specific funeral equipment, such as special hermetically sealed caskets withfilters.
The process itself is emotionally very challenging for the family of the deceased. Inorder to avoid unnecessary problems, it is very important to engage professionals with ahigh reputation who have many years of experience in the organization of theinternational transoceanic transport of the deceased who can provide a superior servicethat includes the preparation of documentation, logistics, process coordination and otherimportant aspects of transport. It is important for every client to ensure that theinternational transport of the deceased is organized quickly, safely and in accordancewith legal norms. In addition, it is very important to ensure support for the family in oneof the most difficult moments in life.Our Jasmin International team provides 24/7 customer support and can take care ofevery detail of transporting the deceased from America (USA) to Slovenia, Bosnia andHerzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro and ensure that yourloved ones are transported with with the respect and dignity it deserves.
Preparation of mortal remains for transport from America
The first important step in organizing the air transport of the deceased is the preparationof the remains for transport. This includes several important procedures to ensure thatthe body is transported safely and legally. These procedures include:
• Embalming/ The body Embalming is a mandatory procedure in order to prevent thedecomposition of the body and possible complications during transportation. Forinternational transport, embalming is very important because the body must beprepared for the long-term transport process.
• Packing the remains in a hermetically sealed coffin/ The body must be placed in aspecial coffin that meets international standards for transportation of mortal remains.This casket must be hermetically sealed with a built-in filter to prevent any danger ofcontamination of the space.
• Sanitary permits/ In order for the body to be transported across the ocean, it isnecessary to provide all possible sanitary permits that confirm that the body is notcontagious and that all health conditions are met.
Preparation of documentation for the transport of mortal remains
Transportation of the deceased from America (USA) to Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia or Kosovo requires obtainingdocumentation that enables legal and safe transportation of remains. Thisdocumentation ensures that all national and international regulations are met, and thatthe deceased person is transported with dignity. The process of collecting thenecessary documentation can be complex and time-consuming, but it is mandatory sothat transportation is possible and without complications during transportation, andespecially when entering the country of destination.
After the family provides our team with the necessary documents (passport of thedeceased person, international birth certificate, international marriage certificate, burialplace certificate from the country of destination and authorization for our company), westart preparing the following documents:
– medical documentation issued by the coroner
– national death certificate and apostille
– body embalming certificate
– sanitary permits for the transport of mortal remains
– translations of documents by permanent court interpreters
– permit for the transfer of mortal remains from the consular representation of the
country of destination.
Flight booking with our contracted airlines
After preparing the remains for transport and obtaining complete documentation, weproceed with the flight reservation for HUM. Carriage of remains by air requires specialconditions that differ from standard passenger conditions, which is why it is important tocoordinate with the airline regarding the size and weight of the HUM. Our team willprepare and book the flight with the airline that transports the remains in the shortestpossible time. Based on the agreed dates, the casket with the remains is delivered tothe cargo center at the departure airport.
After that, the team will inform our partnerfuneral company, which will collect the remains in the destination country, about all thedetails of the flight.After the remains arrive at the airport in the country of destination, it is necessary tocomplete the customs formalities, pick up the coffin and deliver it to the desired locationto the local funeral company or to the local cemetery.
Conclusion
One of the key reasons why it is important to hire experts in the field of internationaltransportation of the deceased from the USA to Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia andHerzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo or Macedonia is the safety of the transport.Our team is characterized by many years of experience in managing the process oftransporting mortal remains, and knowledge of regulations on how to properly prepare,pack and transport the body in a way that avoids any irregularities and complications.We adhere to all national and international regulations that regulate the field oftransportation of mortal remains, thus guaranteeing safety during the transportationprocess.
After the transport process is completed, we provide support to the families of thedeceased in terms of legal, psychological or organizational assistance.
