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Funeral Repatriation ServicesBringing or Sending Your Loved One HomeLosing a loved one can be an overwhelming and devastating experience. If the death occurred overseas, it adds to the emotional pain and stress as you are not physically present with your loved one. At The Life Celebrant (TLC), we understand what you may be going through. We can provide you with support and assistance, including international Funeral Repatriation and Expatriation services.
Whether you are looking to bring a family member home, or send a loved one back to their home abroad, our extensive experience in inbound and outbound funeral repatriation will ensure a safe, dignified journey for the departed. |
In the event that a loved one passed away overseas, we can make the travel arrangements to bring them back to Singapore safely. We work together with local authorities and Funeral Directors in the relevant countries worldwide to facilitate repatriation. Once your loved one has returned to Singapore, we can assist in arranging a proper funeral or a sea, land, or green burial as well. This way, you will be able to perform the final rites and say your final goodbyes.
If your loved one is a foreigner who passed away in Singapore, you may choose to conduct the ceremony in Singapore, followed by cremation. Thereafter, we will send the ashes back home. Alternatively, you may choose to have your loved one embalmed and expatriated back to their hometown.
If your loved one is a foreigner who passed away in Singapore, you may choose to conduct the ceremony in Singapore, followed by cremation. Thereafter, we will send the ashes back home. Alternatively, you may choose to have your loved one embalmed and expatriated back to their hometown.
Our Repatriation Services
Repatriation Out of Singapore
When the time comes to repatriate your loved one from Singapore, we will stand beside you, guiding you through each step of this challenging journey. We manage the complexities of international protocols with sensitivity and efficiency, ensuring a process that honours your loved one’s legacy.
Our comprehensive Funeral Repatriation Service includes:
Our team also extends emotional support, understanding that this period is not just about the physical movement but also about the emotional transition for you and your family. We strive to alleviate the logistical burdens so you can focus on your family and the memories you cherish.
Our comprehensive Funeral Repatriation Service includes:
- Liaising with the necessary embassies and authorities
- Handling the paperwork for exit permits
- Coordinating with trusted global carriers
- Arranging for the transportation of the deceased with respect and dignity
Our team also extends emotional support, understanding that this period is not just about the physical movement but also about the emotional transition for you and your family. We strive to alleviate the logistical burdens so you can focus on your family and the memories you cherish.
Repatriation to Singapore
Facing the loss of a loved one is a profound challenge; when distance is added, the strain can feel insurmountable. We are here to bridge that distance, bringing your loved one back to Singapore with compassion and care.
We cover all facets of inbound repatriation, including:
Our team coordinates with funeral homes, airlines, and customs officials to guarantee that the return to Singapore is as smooth as possible. We provide regular updates and clear communication throughout the process so you are informed and reassured that every detail is handled with utmost care and importance.
With TLC, you can take solace in knowing that we are fully dedicated to reuniting you with your loved one for a dignified service. Please reach out to us to discuss your repatriation needs. We are committed to delivering peace of mind and a tender passage for your beloved, no matter the distance.
We cover all facets of inbound repatriation, including:
- Obtaining the necessary documents (death certificates and clearance from local authorities)
- Arranging for the preservation and transportation of the departed
- Ensuring that all cultural and religious practices are respectfully adhered to
Our team coordinates with funeral homes, airlines, and customs officials to guarantee that the return to Singapore is as smooth as possible. We provide regular updates and clear communication throughout the process so you are informed and reassured that every detail is handled with utmost care and importance.
With TLC, you can take solace in knowing that we are fully dedicated to reuniting you with your loved one for a dignified service. Please reach out to us to discuss your repatriation needs. We are committed to delivering peace of mind and a tender passage for your beloved, no matter the distance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Funeral Repatriation Services
During funeral repatriation, TLC helps you to bring the dearly departed back home so the bereaved family can prepare for the funeral. This is an essential service to ensure that those who have passed on are able to 'go back home' and be around their loved ones who want to say their final goodbyes. If you choose to cremate the dearly departed before repatriation, we can also arrange for their ashes to be sent back to their home country. TLC can also organise a memorial service for the dearly departed who are returning to Singapore.
If your loved one passed away overseas, there are many paperwork and legalities to navigate across countries, such as liaising with the authorities, registering and obtaining the Death Certificate and other documents required for funeral repatriation. There are also decisions to be made requiring choice of caskets and permits as the regulations are different for different countries.
We understand that this process can be mentally draining, especially when you are grieving a loved one who has departed. You may get in touch with our team to help you through this stage so you can be around your loved ones during this difficult period.
We understand that this process can be mentally draining, especially when you are grieving a loved one who has departed. You may get in touch with our team to help you through this stage so you can be around your loved ones during this difficult period.
The documentation required for funeral repatriation can vary significantly depending on the country involved. Typically, this includes a death certificate, a certificate of embalming, and the deceased's passport, among others. TLC will provide tailored assistance to navigate the specific requirements of each country, ensuring all necessary paperwork is meticulously prepared and filed. Rest assured, we are here to guide and support you through every step of this process.
TLC is experienced in funeral services in Singapore regardless of religion. From religious ceremonies such as Buddhist, Taoist, Catholic, Christian and Soka to non-religious or funeral celebrant-style services, you can trust our team to deliver an appropriate farewell for your dearly departed.
