Requirements:

Transport of Human Remains

1. Certified copies of Death certificate (2)
2. Burial/Transit Permit
3. Passport of decedent
4. Embalmer's affidavit (notarized)
5. Letter of non-contagious disease from health department
6. Funeral home letter stating: 1) only remains are inside the casket 2) flight itinerary; 3) consignee's name, address, and telephone number;
7. No requirements on type of casket
8. Zinc lined shipping box
9. No Consul inspection or fee

Consulates: http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco/164203.htm#ivorycoast

Embassy: http://www.embassy.org/embassies/ci.html