Requirements:

Transport of Human Remains

1. Certified copy of Death certificate
2. Burial/Transit Permit
3. Passport of decedent
4. Embalmer's affidavit
5. Letter of non-contagious disease from State or County health office
6. A letter from the family requesting permission
7. Inspection by consulate representative
8. Funeral home letter stating: 1) only remains are inside the casket; 2) flight itinerary; 3) consignee's name, address, and telephone number; Letter must include the name of the deceased, place of birth & death, final disposition and next of kin authorizing arrangements
9. No casket requirements – Ziegler is ok
10. All wood shipping container with zinc liner
11. No consul inspection is required and no fee. The Consul will issue permission letter

Consulates: http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco/164199.htm#ethiopia

Embassy: http://www.ethiopianembassy.org/