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 local health authority
6. Letter of preparation on funeral home letterhead, notarized
7. Funeral home letter stating: 1) only remains are inside the casket 2) flight itinerary; 3) consignee's name, address, and telephone number;
8. Sealer Casket
9. Air tray
10. No consul inspection, legalization fee is $30.00 per document. Consulate will accept company check, money order or cash

Transport of Cremated Remains

1. Certified copy of Death certificate
2. Cremation Certificate (notarized)
3. Fee $30.00 per document

Consulates: http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco/164211.htm#panama

Embassy: http://www.embassyofpanama.org/