International repatriation from Costa Rica, 24/7

How does it work?

Admission 24/7

We opened a case file, gathered basic data, and assigned a Case Manager

Certificates, translations, apostilles, and consular management
(if applicable)

Embalming (if required), coffin/urn according to standard

Documentation and permissions

Preparation and Packaging

Airline and Routing

Cargo reservation (AWB), CR → HUB → destination, estimated times and tracking

Coordination with funeral home/receiving family and formal closure of the case

Delivery at Destination

"As we keep you informed via WhatsApp/Email with clear milestones and proofs."

Repatriation modalities

Choose the appropriate option

Cremaation in Costa Rica + shipping of ashes

• It often simplifies logistics and timing.

• Urn suitable for X-rays and death/cremation certificates.

• Common for U.S., Canada, Europe.

Ash transfer (cremains) now available

• We verify airline policies and documentation.

• Alternative: transfer with passenger (if the airline allows it).

Complete remains

• Recommended when the family wishes to say goodbye in the country of origin.

• May require embalming and a sealed container.

• We coordinate sanitary permits and airline policies.

Frequent destinations and considerations

Requirements vary by state/county; validate embalming and documents

Differences by province; consular times and for translations

Apostilles, translations, and in the UK, post-Brexit considerations

Review consular windows, holidays, and HUB routes.

Other Destinations

We adjust the route according to season, holidays, and availability of airlines.

Times and costs

What really influences

TYPICAL TIME

5–10 business days, depending on the destination and documents.

destination/consulate, mode, weight/dimensions, routes and season, translations/apostilles.

we deliver breakdown by components and proactive updates

COST FACTORS

TRANSPARENCY

Frequently asked questions

What does the service include?

• Case Manager bilingual 24/7

• Review and obtaining documents (CR and consular)

• Sanitary and civil permits

• Preparation/embalming (if applicable) and compliant packaging

• Cargo reservation (AWB), airport coordination

• Coordination at destination with funeral home/family

• Closure and evidence of delivery

Is embalming mandatory?

¿What happens if a document is missing?

¿Should I buy tickets?

¿Can I bring ashes in the cabin?

We provide alternatives (urgent translation/apostille, notarization, etc.) and we reschedule the route

Often yes; it requires certificates and suitable ballot box.

It is mandatory

Do not purchase on your own before validating cargo logistics; we can save you time and money.