Death Abroad, Missing Persons, and Disaster
How do I bring a body home from another country?
Short answer
Contact a funeral home that specializes in international repatriation — not all funeral homes handle this. Costs range from $5,000 to $20,000+ depending on location. Travel insurance or life insurance may cover repatriation. The U.S. Embassy can provide a list of local…
What this usually means
Contact a funeral home that specializes in international repatriation — not all funeral homes handle this. Costs range from $5,000 to $20,000+ depending on location. Travel insurance or life insurance may cover repatriation. The U.S. Embassy can provide a list of local funeral homes and repatriation services.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county phone numbers for coroner, vital records, and local offices.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.