Affordable Services offered with Care, Dignity and Respect.

Hi Flying provides a complete International Funeral Shipping Services worldwide.
Hi Flying Repat Professional team offers worldwide transportation and repatriation of the dead by commercial and chartered flights.
The services are offered at affordable cost and done efficiently with dignity and respect.

Travel Insurance and Assist companies use our services extensively.  Also embassies, corporates and individuals for domestic and international transfers.
The comprehensive Hi flying International Repatriation service is focused in three areas: cost containment, quality of service and Bereavement care. We Possess a deep understanding of customs, religions and cultures worldwide, enabling us to provide a caring and Flawless service to all communities.

Our clients benefit from our cost containment expertise, we Strive to keep Repatriation costs to a minimum, by Establishing long lasting business relationships with our worldwide agents network of funeral directors. Our agents are constantly Monitored to ensure high quality of service and costs, thus achieving competitive prices. We have guaranteed fixed rate freight cost with numerous airline companies, Allowing us to provide adequate estimates.

An ever increasing global counseling service was developed to help and assist Bereaved relatives. Our Counsellors will assist you with any matter including local official documentation as well as emotional and Spiritual support if required.

As many insurance and assistance companies will know, the costs of Repatriation Significantly are reduced when Employing our services. We have established strong ties with many agent funeral directors around the world enabling us to secure competitive prices. We are also in discussion with several airlines to develop a fixed price for the shipment of human remains, which will allow us to provide more accurate estimates for the insurance and assistance companies.

Hi Flying International offers its services in a professional and prompt manner with lot of care, dignity and respect to the family members of the deceased.

We understand what a difficult time it is when a friend or relative dies while abroad. That is why we aim to take all of the red tape and difficulty away from you. Here are some of the key elements we can manage for you as part of our services:



    * Full Repatriation services to and from any country in the world
    * We are recognised by the majority of Consulates / Embassies abroad and have knowledge of their requirements relating to documentation.
    * We have over 750 agents worldwide enabling us to take care of a repatriation anywhere in the World back to home country. We take care of the removal from the hospital abroad, all the relevant documents and permits that are required, supply of a simple coffin for transportation purposes only, embalming, embassy visit if necessary and transfer to the airport.
    * We care for the relatives and next of kin during their short stay abroad and can arrange for a counsellor to visit them if necessary.
    * Translation services for death certificates
    * We arrange charter and schedule flight bookings for the deceased to return to home as soon as possible
    * We arrange for documentation to proceed through customs clearance as quickly as possible and arrange handling at the airport for the deceased to be collected from the aircraft
    * We can arrange to unseal the coffin and remove zinc lining prior to delivery to the receiving  Funeral Director
    * We arrange to collect the deceased from the airport and transfer to the local funeral director of the family choice
    * We alleviate any language problems often associated with probate when death occurs abroad
    * Flight booking services, airway bill production and booking family tickets (special rates apply to most countries)
    * Collection and delivery service 24hrs per day, 7 days week 365 days a year.

How to Repatriate a relative

Can I carry my relative's ashes onboard an aircraft?

In many cases Human Ashes can be carried in the passenger hold on an aircraft. You must ask the airline directly if they will allow it.
Can I travel on the same flight as my deceased relative?

If you inform your Funeral Director that you wish to travel on the same flight as your relative they can advise what you should do. In some cases it is better to get confirmation that your relative is booked on the flight before booking tickets. In some cases the airline will automatically confirm your relative on the flight if you already have tickets.

Always check with your Funeral Director before you book your own tickets.


Do I require a Funeral Director to arrange a Repatriation?

Only Funeral Directors can issue a Funeral Directors Declaration, one of the required documents for Repatriation. Funeral Directors are also able to arrange other required documentation.


A relative has died overseas. What should I do?

When you are faced with the death of a loved one overseas you should contact their insurance company first. They may be able to take care of all the arrangements for you. You can also contact the Embassy in the country. They may also be able to assist in appointing a local funeral director.

If you cannot get any help through the insurance company or the Embassy, we will be able to assist you directly.

Documentation & Customs

Do I require an Export License to repatriate Human Remains from the UK.

You do not require an Export License to repatriate Human Remains from the UK. You will require a Customs Entry.
How do I arrange X-Ray Screening.

X-Ray Screening would automatically be arranged by your repatriation agent.


What documentation is required to repatriate Human Remains ?

In most cases the only documentation you require is The Death Certificate, The Free from Infection Certificate, Out of England, Embalming Certificate and Funeral Directors Declaration. There are some countries where you will need additional documentation and even the passport. Call us or e-mail for more info.


Are there any Customs requirements for Repatriation?

Human Remains arriving from outside the EC require Customs Clearance before they are released from the airport.

Human Remains arriving from the EC can be removed from the airport without Customs Clearance after any applicable charges have been paid.

Airline Requirements

 Do you require a Zinc Lined Coffin to repatriate Human Remains? Most Airlines insist on Zinc Lined Coffins for repatriating Human Remains. The exception is British Midland when Repatriating Human Remains within the UK or to Ireland.

Do coffins need to be wrapped in hessian? Airlines will insist on coffins being wrapped in hessian with sufficient protective packing such as bubble wrap. Alternatively a Flight Tray may be used.

Some airlines insist on Flight Trays.

How can I get a Flight Tray? We keep a stock of 3 sizes of Flight Tray for Funeral Directors.

How long does it take to get flight confirmation for a repatriation?

The time an airline takes to confirm flight details for repatriation differs from airline to airline. If there are family members travelling on the same flight this may speed up the process. It is not always possible to get the Human Remains booked on the same flight as the passengers. In these cases it is better to get the confirmation for the repatriation before booking tickets.

How long before the flight should the deceased be delivered to the airline?

Most airlines insist on the deceased being delivered no later than 6 hours before the scheduled flight departure time.

For repatriations to Ireland Aer Lingus and British Midland usually accept Human Remains 4 hours before the flight.

Always check with the airline or your repatriation agent for individual cases.

What is the maximum weight an airline will accept for a Human Remains and coffin?
The maximum weight depends on the airline and the aircraft that is being used. Always check with your repatriation agent to make sure that the airline is using a large enough aircraft.

Can we send a Casket on any airline?
Caskets can only be sent on wide bodied aircraft. Please check the available aircraft ask your repatriation agent in each case.

Services

Which countries can you provide services?

We can arrange Repatriation from anywhere in the world. Including Repatriation from Algeria, Angola, Antigua, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bosnia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Cote D’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madeira, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia and Montenegro, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovak Republic, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Saint Lucia, Saint Maarten, Saint Martin, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, USA, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Do we need to deliver the Human Remains to the airline?
Arrangements can be made for Human Remains to be collected from a Funeral Directors premises.

Charges

Do all airlines charge Full IATA rates for repatriation of Human Remains?

Although some Airlines still insist on charging Full IATA rates there are reduced rates available for Repatriation to Algeria, Angola, Antigua, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bosnia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Cote D’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madeira, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia and Montenegro, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovak Republic, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Saint Lucia, Saint Maarten, Saint Martin, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, USA, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

What does Full IATA rates mean?

 Full IATA rates are set by IATA for airfreight shipments worldwide. They are expensive and are not used for most types of cargo, but some airlines still use these rates for Human Remains.