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BRINGING HOME YOUR LOVED ONE
Repatriation
Together with an extensive and trusted network of partners, we do national and international repatriation of mortal remains.
We help ease the burden when faced with repatriating a loved one. Thom Kight & Company’s International Division has an extremely experienced team who can assist with the repatriation of mortal remains to and from South Africa and other parts of Africa. If needed, we can travel to other countries to make arrangements from there. We work with an extensive and trusted network of partners across the globe to take care of every detail.
We also embalm and prepare the deceased for repatriation according to strict international standards. This includes embalming the body and placing it in either a metal-lined coffin or insulated thermal bag, properly sealed, for transportation. If, for religious reasons, the body cannot be embalmed, we will obtain documentation from the state health department to allow this.
We will liaise with the relevant embassies, consulates, government departments, health authorities, airlines and international funeral directors in all countries concerned and attend to all required procedures. We can provide private charter flights if required.
For religious rights, in case of Judaism or Muslim if being shipped to certain countries, the State Health Department issues documentation to exclude embalming.
HOW WE WORK
Managing the Practicalities and Paperwork
Where we can, we arrange all the required documents for you, including:
NOTIFICATION OF DEATH
Obtaining a Notification of Death (BI-1663) from the relevant authorities.
DEATH CERTIFICATE
Obtaining the death certificate from the Department of Home Affairs.
BURIAL OR CREMATION
Obtaining the required documentation for burial or cremation.
We strictly adhere to the COVID-19 Regulations applicable in each country.
For religious rights, in case of Judaism or Muslim if being shipped to certain countries, the State Health Department issues documentation to exclude embalming.
For international repatriation, we liaise with the relevant embassy or consulate as well as with the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to obtain the necessary permits.
