Repatriation is the process whereby human remains are transferred from a foreign territory to the native land of the deceased.
How Much Does Repatriation Of A Body Cost In South Africa
Transporting a dead body to Zimbabwe from South Africa can cost from R10 000 to R20 000, depending on the undertaker.
How long does it take to get repatriated?
On average, it takes ten to fifteen days to repatriate a loved one to their chosen country.
This can vary depending on circumstances. If someone died of natural causes, it would take between five and seven days to transport their body, depending on where they passed away.
Why does repatriation cost so much?
Repatriating a body takes more than just booking a flight.
The cost to fly someone’s body home for burial or cremation also takes account of caring for their body, meeting the special requirements for transporting a coffin, and taking care of all the paperwork on both sides.
Are there repatriation flights to South Africa?
The South African Embassy has been notified of several commercial repatriation flights available for travel to South Africa. Passengers interested in these flights must book directly through the airlines.
How do you repatriate a body in South Africa?
Abridged Death Certificate.
Copy of your National ID from the deceased’s country of origin.
Deceased’s Relative’s ID copy.
A burial order.
Embalming certificate.
Non-Infectious Disease Certificate.
Notice of Death/Still Birth.
Mention of the Final Burial Place.
How much does it cost to keep a body in the morgue in South Africa?
On average, South Africans spend a minimum of R23,500 to a maximum of R86,000 to shoulder funeral costs.
And this is just the tip of the iceberg since these prices do not include the costs of catering, flowers, tombstones, and transporting the body.