A Dignified Journey Home: The Complete Guide to Dead Body Air Cargo by Last Ride Funeral
The most upsetting of life’s events is to lose a loved one. The suffering is compounded when a death occurs away from home. The home can be anywhere from a different city to another country. In these challenging moments, the logistical aspect of bringing the loved one to their final rites is exhausted.
Last Ride Funeral recognizes the significance of the journey; it is more than logistics; it’s about honor, dignity, and closure. That is why our Dead Body Air Cargo services bring your loved one to you, safe and ready to begin the final journey home. This guide will explain the nuances of Transporting Deceased By Air and the ways in which our team walks you through it.
Understanding Human Remains Air Transport
When a death occurs away from the place of burial or cremation the family is left with a web of logistics and legalities. Human Remains Air Transport are a specialized branch of aviation services aimed at ensuring the deceased are handled with honor. Unlike regular cargo, this process is controlled by security and aviation restrictions, as well as health regulations that are applicable across different countries. It is also subject to the rules and policies of the airline.
The Importance of Specialized Care
Transferring the remains of the deceased is a multifaceted operation that goes beyond the purchase of an airline ticket. It is a logistical collaboration of hospitals, police authorities, embalmers, embassies, and air cargo terminals. Dead Body Transport Relocation Services ensures that the remains of the deceased are treated with the dignity and preservation that is required for the flight.
The Process of Shipping Human Remains
Shipping Human Remains is a complicated process that we at Last Ride Funeral have and continue to assist grieving families with. We have simplified the process into steps.
Step 1: Immediate Notification and Assessment
The funeral service is contacted, and we perform an assessment based on the geographic location of the deceased and their planned destination to create an efficient itinerary for Dead Body Plane Transport.
Step 2: Essential Preparation of the Deceased
There are important regulations with regard to the condition of the remains.
- Embalming: Although not a requirement for all forms of shipping, embalming is a requirement for air shipping to prevent the remains from decomposing. It also ensures that the body can be transferred without public health concerns.
- Coffin Requirements: As a safety measure for Air Cargo for Deceased due to leakage or pressure changes, the body must be placed in a hermetically sealed zinc-lined coffin with no exceptions. It is a safety standard.
- Outer Packaging: To minimize the risk of handling damage, the coffin is usually placed in a ventilated wooden crate or special air tray.
Step 3: Documentation and Clearance
Probably the most time-consuming part of Funeral Air Shipping is documentation. We take care of procuring all documentation we require.
Step 4: Cargo Booking and Handover
We then proceed to book the slot with the airline once the body is prepared, and the papers are ready. The coffin must be handed to the cargo terminal well in advance of the flight for their security screening.
Key Documentation for Dead Body Transportation By Air
We understand that engaging in a bureaucratic process during such a difficult time is the last thing on your Mind but, unfortunately, Transporting Deceased By Air is a process that involves a unique bureaucratic process. Last Ride Funeral assists families in collecting the following:
Mandatory Documents for Domestic Transport
- Death Certificate: Issued by the hospital or local municipality.
- Police NOC: A No Objection Certificate from the local police station in the area where the death took place.
- Embalming Certificate: Should have the signature of a certified embalmer or physician.
- Coffin Box Certificate: Certifying the coffin is airtight and suitable for travel by plane.
- Photo ID: Identification of the deceased individual and the individual booking the transport of the deceased.
More Requirements for International Repatriation
If you are transporting a deceased person internationally, the requirements for Dead Body Air Cargo become more rigorous:
- Passport of the Deceased: Original document for cancellation or verification.
- Consulate/Embassy Letter: NOC from the consulate of the destination country.
- Customs Clearance: Clearance from export customs at the country of departure's airport.
- Health Department Clearance: Confirmation that the deceased suffered from no contagious diseases (based on current health regulations).
Why Choose Air Cargo For Deceased Rather Than Road Transport?
While road ambulances are suitable for short distances, Dead Body Plane Transport is the only viable option for long distances or inter country transfers.
Speed and Preservation
In the planning of a funeral, time is of the essence. Air transport greatly reduces travel time from days to mere hours, freeing the family to schedule the final rites without large delays.
Professional Dignity
It is common practice among airlines to prioritize certain cargo items for boarding and to exercise care and confidentiality in their management. Last Ride Funeral. has a thorough commitment to carrying the hospital remains with dignity throughout the entire process of leaving the hospital and arriving at the destination airport.
Factors that Affect the Price of Air Shipping a Funeral
We receive many queries about our Shipping Human Remains. The client is informed that the price of this service is complex and dependent on various criteria:
- The Weight of the Body and the Casket: Airlines charge for the total weight of the remains and the coffin.
- The Distance: There is a significant difference in ticket price for domestic travel as opposed to international.
- Type of Casket: There are standard certified coffins and then there are premium caskets which impacts the price.
- Ambulance Service: The land transport to the airport and from the airport (Freezer Ambulance) is a required, yet additional cost.
- Administrative Fees: Fees for clearances from embassies, and for embalming.
We value transparency when it comes to pricing at Last Ride Funeral. To ensure there are no hidden charges throughout the Human Remains Air Transport service, we provide a detailed quote beforehand.
How Last Ride Funeral Assists You
We are more than a business; we are a support mechanism. The brand Last Ride Funeral is established on empathy, effectiveness, and dignity.
A Selection of Our Services:
- Support Anytime: There is no schedule or opening hours when it comes to Death. Our support staff is always accessible.
- Integration of Services: From a hospital morgue to an aircraft and anywhere on the ground to door; we transport and store the entire logistics network.
- Assistance in Various Languages: We are capable of negotiating with local officials and consulates to obtain permits and bypass delay.
- Burial and Cremation Services: We are also able to help with the final funeral plans, if needed, after we’ve arrived.
Conclusion
Accompanying a loved one on their final journey is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. With Dead Body Air Cargo, even the longest distances can be bridged for a final farewell. We will take care of the logistics when it comes to Funeral Air Shipping for domestic or International repatriation. Last Ride Funeral is at your service.
You may lose track of what matters most during this difficult time, so let us manage the details of Transporting Deceased By Air. We help ensure that your loved one receives the dignified transportation that they need, and that allows you the time to be with family and honor the memories of those that you have lost.