Introduction
When a loved one passes away far from home, especially in the United States, the grief is magnified by paperwork, unfamiliar regulations, and time-sensitive procedures. International Body Transport offers certified, compliant, and compassionate support for dead body transport usa to india, helping bring your loved one back with dignity and speed.
As one of India’s most trusted dead body transport service providers, we work across all major U.S. states, consulates, and airlines to ship dead body from usa to india — ensuring families never face red tape alone.
Why Choose International Body Transport Services
We bring unmatched professionalism to a highly sensitive task:
Required Documents Checklist
These are the documents required usa to india repatriation cases must include:
| Document | Issued By/Used For |
|---|---|
| U.S. Death Certificate | County Registrar |
| Consular Mortuary Certificate | Indian Embassy/Consulate in USA |
| Embalming & Sealing Certificate |
Licensed U.S. Funeral Director |
| Passport of the Deceased | Identity verification, cancellation |
| CDC Repatriation Permit (if needed) | CDC – for infectious disease cases |
| TSA Cargo Booking Authorization | TSA Known Shipper Program |
| Non-Leak Zinc-Lined Coffin Clearance | IATA/CDC Standards |
As per 42 CFR and 71.55, CDC clearance is mandatory for remains of individuals who died of communicable diseases such as Ebola, Anthrax, or Avian Flu.
U.S. Consulate Jurisdiction Table
| Document | Issued By/Used For |
|---|---|
| U.S. Death Certificate | County Registrar |
| Consular Mortuary Certificate | Indian Embassy/Consulate in USA |
| Embalming & Sealing Certificate | Licensed U.S. Funeral Director |
| Passport of the Deceased | Identity verification, cancellation |
| CDC Repatriation Permit (if needed) | CDC – for infectious disease cases |
All certificates and embalming documentation must be attested by the appropriate Indian Consulate based on the jurisdiction where the death occurred.
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.”
Mortuary Shipping & TSA/CDC Compliance
- Only TSA-Known Shippers can book human remains as air cargo.
- Remains must be embalmed and packed in zinc-lined, hermetically sealed containers.
- Funeral homes must be licensed and approved for interstate transport and international release.
- Packaging must adhere to CDC-prescribed leakage control standards and embalming rules USA, TSA human remains guidelines.
- Airlines such as United, Emirates, Lufthansa, and Air India accept human remains shipments under strict protocols.
Repatriation Timeline – How Long Does It Take?
| Stage | Duration Estimate |
|---|---|
| Documentation & Consular Approvals | 1–2 business days |
| Embalming, Sealing, Packaging | 4–6 hours |
| CDC Review (if applicable) | 1 additional business day |
| TSA Cargo Clearance & Airline Booking | 1–2 business days |
| Total Estimated Turnaround | 3–5 working days |
Cost Estimate – USA to India Body Transport
Estimated Range: ₹2L – 4L
Inclusions:
Embalming, coffin, documentation, consular fees, and air cargo from major U.S. cities)
Factors affecting cost:
Origin city in USA, Airlines and flight class, CDC protocols (if any), weight category of the coffin, itemized estimates are available on request.
International Body Transport’s U.S. Partner Network
Our vetted and licensed U.S. partners operate in:
New Jersey
Atlanta
Washington DC
Dallas
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
All partners are certified by state licensing boards and enrolled in the TSA Known Shipper Program.
What International body transport handles for you?
- Liaison with U.S. funeral homes and hospitals
- Consular paperwork & embassy documentation
- CDC & TSA coordination
- Flight cargo booking
- Final handover at Indian airport or family location
- 24×7 updates via WhatsApp/SMS
