Requirements:

Transport of Human Remains

1. Certified copy of Death certificate
2. Burial/Transit Permit
3. Passport of decedent
4. Embalmer's affidavit (notarized)
5. Letter of non-contagious disease (notarized)
6. Funeral home letter stating: 1) only remains are inside the casket; 2) flight itinerary; 3) consignee's name, address, and telephone number; 4) cemetery name and location
7. Casket – hermetically sealed
8. All wood shipping container is ok if sealer is used
9. Documents to be translated to Spanish
10. Consulate Fees: $150.00. Cash is needed as they do not accept checks. The Consulate will help translate to Spanish.

Consulates: http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco/164197.htm#dominican

Embassy: http://www.domrep.org/