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Repatriation - Worldwide or Within New Zealand


Repatriation is returning home of the body, remains or ashes of someone who has died outside of their country or their normal place of residence. This can be national or international. In addition to the normal processes involved in a funeral, there are mandatory requirements to comply with New Zealand or another countries when sending or receiving remains or ashes.

INTERNATIONAL  - Transportation of the Casket

In the case of a full body repatriation a death certificate, evidence that the body does not have a notifiable disease, a certificate of embalming, and the necessary export and import clearance for New Zealand and/or the country of destination.
The casket be hermetically sealed. This requirement differs from country to country. We will advise you of current requirements.
Because of the required processes, a repatriation to or from New Zealand can take up to 10 working days. 
It is can be an expensive and time consuming process. 
For who have died overseas and wish to be repatriated to New Zealand, most of the cost can often be covered by their travel insurance policy. Before proceeding, check with the travel insurance provider.

DOMESTIC REPATRIATION - Transportation of the Casket
Interisland repatriations are normally done by air transport with a prerequisite that the body be embalmed in most cases the casket will be consigned from funeral director to funeral director.
Families can also transport the casket themselves via road and ferry. 

TRANSPORTING ASHES - international and domestic
Ashes can be taken by a family member or friend. If travelling by air you do have the option of taking them yourself as a carry-on item however you will require a Certificate of Cremation New Zealand Post will not accept ashes from the general public for courier this, must be done by a funeral director as there is documentation that is required.
If you wish to send them by courier, sending from funeral director to funeral director is the recommended method. The reason being, courier companies require someone to be present and willing to sign for and accept the ashes upon delivery.
For more information or advice please contact us.
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Gulliver & Tyler Funeral Directors
Rangiora Office is now at

37 Blackett Street 
Rangiora 7400

 P O Box 35 Rangiora 7440
03 313 8222

Kaiapoi Office - 55 Charles Street
Kaiapoi 7630

03 327 7249


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  • Home
  • About
    • Meet the Team
  • Arranging A Funeral
    • Why Funerals Matter
    • Preplan & Prepay
    • Someone Has Died
    • Burial or Cremation
    • Cost, Payment & Funeral Grants
    • Casket & Urns
    • Viewing the Body
    • Venues
  • Services
    • Embalming, Clothing & Dressing
    • Repatriation
    • Compassionate Airfares
  • Flaxton Park
  • Contact