Repatriation
Bringing Your Loved One Home
Whether home is two provinces away or across a border, we manage the full journey — documentation, embalming, transport, and handover.
Within South Africa
Long-Distance Repatriation
If your loved one needs to travel from the Western Cape to another province — or into the Western Cape from elsewhere in South Africa — we arrange compliant transport, provincial permits, and direct coordination with the receiving funeral home, so the family on the other end is ready and informed.
- ✓Climate-controlled, compliant transport vehicles
- ✓Coordination with receiving funeral homes nationwide
- ✓Provincial permit handling included
- ✓Real-time updates for the family
“Distance should never stand between a family and a proper goodbye.”
Across Borders
SADC Cross-Border Repatriation
We have experience moving through the major regional corridors. Every country has its own requirements — we know them, so you do not have to learn them in a moment of grief.
Zimbabwe
Beitbridge border corridor
Malawi
Via Zimbabwe/Mozambique corridor
Mozambique
Lebombo / Komatipoort corridor
Zambia
Via Beitbridge / Kazungula
Namibia
Vioolsdrif border corridor
Botswana
Various northern crossings
Lesotho
Maseru Bridge corridor
eSwatini
Oshoek / Ngwenya corridor
What You'll Need
Documentation We Handle For You
Cross-border repatriation involves real paperwork — we prepare and submit it, and tell you exactly what we still need from you.
- ✓Certified death certificate (BI-1663)
- ✓Embalming certificate from a registered practitioner
- ✓Police clearance / affidavit where required
- ✓Consular or High Commission authorisation letter
- ✓Customs and border transport permits
- ✓Receiving funeral home confirmation in destination country
Our Process
From First Call to Final Arrival
Confirm Destination
We confirm the receiving family, funeral home, and exact destination, then map the required corridor and documents.
Prepare & Embalm
Embalming is carried out to the standard required for cross-border travel, with a certified embalming certificate issued.
Documentation & Clearance
We compile and submit all consular, police, and customs paperwork — liaising directly with relevant offices on your behalf.
Safe Transport
A dedicated, compliant vehicle transports your loved one across the border, with our team managing every checkpoint.
Arrival & Handover
We coordinate directly with the receiving funeral home so your family is met with care on the other side.
Need to Bring a Loved One Home?
Tell us the destination and we will respond with a clear plan and a written quote — usually within two hours.
Begin a Repatriation Enquiry