The birth of life comes with an estimated time. Death, however, comes knocking without any prior notice. While it is true that everything and everyone in the world will eventually die, no one can predict when or where death will occur or who will die next. Anyone can think more clearly if they are prepared for the funeral and repatriation procedures.
In that case, you better read the following and remember all of them. They are facts about the repatriation of the deceased.
1. Next-Of-Kin (NOK) Will Be The One Working With Funeral Director
NOK can be the spouse or the eldest child of the family. They will be the ones who will work with the funeral director from the beginning of the funeral and repatriation procedures.
If you are the NOK, your communication lines should always be open so they can keep you up-to-date about the entire process.
2. No Need To Travel To Bring Back The Remains
In most cases, your presence is not necessary. Your hired funeral director will act as a representative on your behalf.
The only times you need to travel to bring back the remains are when they cannot identify whether or not the deceased is your beloved one.
3. Repatriation Of A Deceased Can Takes 10 To 15 Days
It depends on the distance between the death location and where the deceased was living for good. On average, however, the repatriation of a deceased will take between 10 to 15 days. Early submission of necessary documents can shorten the turnaround time.
4. Need To Get Police Reports
Obtaining police records is only necessary if the death was not the result of natural causes. To bring justice to the passing of your loved one, you will need to gather all the necessary information. Doing so will help with the follow-up investigation.
5. Repatriation Of A Deceased Body Can Be Expensive
Where your beloved passed away will determine the cost of repatriation of a deceased body. The starting price, however, is from S$6,000 to S$20,000.
6. English Translation Is Required For All Necessary Documents
If your beloved dies in a non-English speaking country, chances are all of the necessary documents are not in English. You have to submit the English translation version to repatriate the remains.
Knowing what to do with the repatriation of a deceased body can prevent you from panicking and handle the entire process much better.
Contact Flying Home if you need an extra hand handling the funeral and repatriation. They have been helping countless families with their funeral and repatriation services for years.
