Very often those of Italian descent request that their final resting place be in the country of their ancestors. There is a process in place to honor your loved one’s wishes, which necessarily involves shipping human remains to Italy.
There are some specific guidelines for packing and documentation required to ship human remains internationally, of which your funeral home should be made aware, and which you will need to follow to put your loved one to rest. You will need to submit:
- Several copies of your loved one’s death certificate, two of which must be translated into Italian with Apostille
- An affidavit from the funeral home director, translated with Apostille
- Proof of Italian citizenship
- Medical and Health Department certificates showing cause of death and lack of communicable diseases, with Apostille
- Clear designation of airport of arrival and the exact town and province in Italy where the burial will take place
Guidelines differ slightly for cremated remains, but our team is available to help you by assisting with the request for authorization from the proper authority in Italy (Comune/Municipality) for the remains or ashes to enter Italy.
Our certified translations and Apostille services will speed the process, and our experienced team has handled many such final journeys in the past. Reach out to us if you need assistance shipping human remains to Italy and put your family member peacefully to rest.
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