Introduction
Loss of a loved one abroad comes not only with grief but also with the burden of documents, consular requirements, and logistical ambiguity. In the event of death in Canada, International Dead Body Transport services is your one-stop-shop partner for dead body transport canada to india—with the process being conducted with legal certainty, cultural familiarity, and total transparency.
International Dead Body Transport services coordinates with the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA), provincial licensed funeral directors, and Indian consulates to ship dead body from canada to india with dignity and expeditiously.
Regulatory Overview – Repatriation Process from Canada
Canada-to-India repatriation involves multi-level compliance across Canadian, Indian, and airline regulations. Key authorities include:
Each step is mandatory and regulated under the Canadian Customs Act, Funeral Services Acts, and international mortuary transport standards.
Required Documents – Dead Body Transport Canada to India
| Document | Issued By |
|---|---|
|
Canadian Death Certificate |
Provincial Vital Statistics Office |
| Consular Mortuary Certificate | Indian High Commission / Consulate in Canada |
| Embalming & Sealing Certificate | Licensed Canadian Funeral Director |
| Certificate of Non-Contagious Disease | Public Health Authority / Coroner |
| Passport of the Deceased | Identity verification and cancellation |
| Airway Bill & Flight Booking Documents | Airline / Cargo Carrier |
| CBSA Export Clearance | Human remains customs declaration |
Did you know? Human remains export from Canada is governed under Section 12 of the Canadian Customs Act, and must be documented and cleared by CBSA before airport handover — in line with embalming rules canada and air cargo export requirements.
Why Choose International Body Transport Services
We bring unmatched professionalism to a highly sensitive task:
Consular Jurisdiction in Canada
| Province / Region | Indian Diplomatic Mission |
|---|---|
| Ontario, Manitoba | High Commission of India – Ottawa |
| British Columbia, Alberta | Consulate General of India – Vancouver |
| Quebec, Nova Scotia, PEI | Consulate General of India – Toronto |
| Saskatchewan, Atlantic provinces | Coordinated via High Commission, Ottawa |
** All documents must be attested based on the jurisdiction where death occurred, including canadian death certificate apostille processes for validity in India.
Packaging & Shipping Compliance (CBSA + Airlines)
- Embalming and coffin sealing are mandatory for body repatriation from Canada
- Coffins must be leak-proof, contain absorbent lining, and meet IATA standards
- CBSA requires pre-export documentation and airway bill filing
- Shipping is permitted only via licensed funeral homes with cargo clearance authority
- Airlines accepting human remains from Canada: Air Canada, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa
Repatriation Timelines – Canada to India
| Stage | Estimated Duration |
|---|---|
| Death Certificate & Docs Collection | 1–2 business days |
| Consular Mortuary Certificate | 6–12 hours |
| Consular Mortuary Certificate | 1–2 business days |
| CBSA Clearance & Airport Hand-off | 1 day (pre-booked) |
| Flight Cargo Booking | Within 24–48 hours |
| Total Turnaround | 3–5 working days |
Cost Estimate – Dead Body Transport from Canada
Estimated Range: ₹6 L – ₹10 L
Inclusion:
Embalming, coffin sealing, consular paperwork, CBSA clearance, and airline cargo booking
Factors affecting cost:
Origin city (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, etc.), weight category of coffin and cargo, airline route and class availability, urgency, holiday or weekend delays, and embassy attestation timelines.
For families wondering about the cost to send body from Canada to India, International body transport services offers complete transparency and detailed quotations based on real-time variables and legal documentation readiness.
** The final quotation is shared after the preliminary document review.
Testimonials
Testimonials
What families have to say of their experiences with us?
At 3 AM, they arrived with a freezer van, embalmed, and managed every clearance in less than 12 hours for our family member’s dead body transport USA to India. My brother was flown from USA to Kolkata in a very dignified manner to our home in India.
“They took over everything: hospital to embassy, embassy to airline, and cleared the coffin through Delhi customs for a repatriation to Canada. Deeply grateful.”
International Body Transport’s Partner Network in Canada
We have verified partnerships with licensed funeral homes and mortuary shipping agents in:
Toronto
Ottawa
Vancouver
Montreal
Edmonton
Calgary
All partners are registered under provincial funeral services boards and approved for consular coordination, CBSA documentation, and embalming rules Canada compliance.
What International Body Transport handles for Canada cases?
- Liaison with hospitals, coroners, and funeral homes in Canada
- Preparation of embalming and sealing documentation
- Application for Consular Mortuary Certificate
- Coordination with CBSA for export customs
- Flight cargo booking with approved carriers like Air Canada human remains cargo services
- Final handover to Indian family or funeral site
- 24×7 updates via phone, WhatsApp, and email
