Repatriation Services

The steps involved in this work are:

Finalizing the decedent's release from the coroner, health authority or care facility
Transportation of the decedent to our facility (if not already sheltered with us)
Registering the death with the province of British Columbia
Creating the official death certificate and disposition permit
Collecting the necessary travel authorizations from the coroner and health authority
Embalming of the decedent
Supply of a shipping container
Transportation to our local airports either Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
If the situation dictates we can also offer out of town road transport

Do you need help getting someone flown home?
Get in touch with your local funeral home who will receive the decedent and have them contact us.
We will coordinate directly with them to make all the necessary transportation arrangements.

Omega Registers the Death and Coordinates Airfreight

Domestic Shipment of Human Remains via Air Freight to receiving Funeral Home within Canada or USA

Electronic Arrangement & Death Registration	$500
Securing a Release, Transportation, Sheltering of Remains, Use of Facility & Equipment	$400
Body Preparation and Preparing for Shipment: Embalming or Sanitary Care	$550
Transportation to YVR or YXX Airport	$250
Combo Air Pack with Bioseal Body Bag	$795
BC Coroner Certificate for Shipment	Included
Health Officer Infectious Disease Clearance	Included
Subtotal before taxes	$2,495
Additional Items	Value
Airfreight / Cargo Clearance fee’s based on Destination	TBD
Consumer Protection BC	$48
Original BC Government Issued Death Certificate	$27 each

Domestic Shipment of Human Remains via Air Freight on behalf of a BC Funeral Home who will register the death and coordinate the flight arrangements

Securing a Release, Initial Transportation, Sheltering of Remains, Use of Facility & Equipment	$400
Body Preparation and Preparing for Shipment: Embalming or Sanitary Care	$550
Transportation to YVR or YXX Airport	$250
Combo Air Pack with Bioseal Body Bag	$795
Subtotal	$1,995

Omega Registers the Death and Coordinates Airfreight

International Shipment of Human Remains via YVR or YXX Airport to receiving funeral home outside of Canada/US

Electronic Arrangement & Death Registration	$500
Securing a Release, Transportation, Sheltering of Remains, Use of Facility & Equipment	$400
Body Preparation and Preparing for Shipment: Embalming or Sanitary Care	$550
Transportation to YVR or YXX Airport	$250
Combo Air Pack with Bioseal Body Bag	$795
BC Coroner Certificate for Shipment	Included
Health Officer Infectious Disease Clearance	Included
Coordination of Consulate & International Clearance Documents	$1,500
Subtotal Before Taxes and Additional items	$3,995
Additional Items
Airfreight / Cargo Clearance fee’s based on Destination	TBD
Consumer Protection BC	$48
Original BC Government Issued Death Certificate	$27 each
Consulate Fee's, Notary Services, Document Duplication, Courier Fee's, BC Authentication Services	TBD

If international shipping requirements necessitate a Calgary Liner and Wood Shipping Crate, these are available for $1,245

Prices effective January 1, 2025 and are subject to change without notice.
Death Certificates can be purchased for $27 each.
Current Consumer Protection BC Fee is $48, GST of 5% applies on all services and items, and PST of 7% PST on all products.