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Human Remains Transportation via Air, Road, or Rail Cargo
At RK Funeral Ambulance & Care Services, we specialize in the safe, legal, and dignified transportation of human remains across cities, states, and international borders. Whether it is by air cargo, road ambulance, or rail, our team ensures that all processes are carried out with respect and in full compliance with health and legal regulations.
Our team is trained to manage these delicate procedures with sensitivity, ensuring the final journey is smooth, respectful, and completely stress-free for the family. We work closely with airlines, railways, and government authorities to ensure that all necessary permits and paperwork are handled efficiently.
Additionally, we offer 24/7 support, keeping the family informed throughout the transportation process. Our goal is to provide a seamless experience during a difficult time, ensuring that the deceased is treated with the utmost care and that the family has the emotional support they need.
We handle every aspect of human remains repatriation or domestic transfer, including:
- Document processing (death certificate, embalming certificate, NOC, and airway bill)
- Embalming and coffin box arrangements as per airline and international standards
- Coordinating with airlines, railways, and ground transport authorities
- Pickup and delivery from hospital, mortuary, airport, or residence
- 24/7 support and updates to the family throughout the process
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Dead body transportation by air in India | Detailed Steps, Documents, and Cost
If you’re looking to transport a dead body / human remains by air in India, then this article is for you. Contact RK Super Fast Ambulance for hassle-free and low-cost dead body transport by air across India.
How to Transport a Dead Body by Air in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
People often know very little about the process and requirements for transporting a dead body from one city to another. This article is a sincere effort by RK Super Fast Ambulance to explain the complete procedure for transporting a dead body by air in India.
When a loved one passes away, the world seems to come to a standstill. The emotional trauma and mental strain can be overwhelming. This grief becomes even harder to bear when the death occurs in another city, state, or even country—and the family is unfamiliar with the procedures needed to bring the deceased home for their final rites.
Modes of Transport for Dead Bodies in India
You have two main options for transporting human remains:
- By Road (Mortuary Ambulance)
Transporting a dead body by a mortuary ambulance is often simpler and requires minimal documentation—usually just a death certificate issued by the attending hospital or doctor. However, this is more suitable for short to medium distances. - By Air (Flight / Air Cargo)
For long-distance domestic transport or international repatriation, air transport is the most practical and time-efficient method. However, it involves strict documentation and formalities, especially when dealing with airlines and cargo handlers.
Why Air Transport?
While transporting a body by road might be feasible for short distances, long road journeys are not ideal due to time, cost, and the preservation needs of the body. Air transportation is faster and often the only option for international repatriation.
However, it’s important to note that air cargo for human remains is a regulated process involving airline protocols, airport clearances, and certified packaging. This is where expert help is often necessary.
Let RK Super Fast Ambulance Help You
At RK Super Fast Ambulance, we understand the sensitivity of this situation. Our team is available 24×7 to guide you through every step of the process—domestically or internationally. We handle:
- Ambulance arrangements
- Documentation
- Coffin box certification
- Embalming
- Air cargo booking
- Coordination with hospitals, police, and airline authorities
Call us at +91 75501 01911 for immediate assistance with dead body transportation by air in India or from India to another country.
Who Are We?
RK Super Fast Ambulance is a trusted medical transport service provider in India. With a wide ambulance network across the country and an experienced support team, we have successfully handled thousands of domestic and international corpse transportation cases.
You can book an ambulance or mortuary van by calling our helpline or visiting our website.
How to Transport a Dead Body by Plane Within Indian Cities
Transporting a deceased loved one by air within India is known as Domestic Dead Body Transportation or Domestic Dead Body Repatriation. Major metro cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Chennai attract people from across the country for jobs and education. Sadly, when someone passes away far from home, the family must arrange for the body to be returned for the last rites.
RK Super Fast Ambulance is here to guide you through the complete procedure for transporting human remains by air within India.
Step-by-Step Guide to Domestic Air Transport of a Dead Body
Step 1: Get Hospital Clearance & Death Certificate
- Obtain a death certificate from the hospital/doctor with full details: name, age, gender, address, date and cause of death, doctor’s name, registration number, signature, and seal.
- Request an English version of the certificate if issued in a local language.
- For unnatural deaths, collect the post-mortem report and FIR from the police.
- Important: Confirm the cause of death, as air cargo may not accept bodies of those who died from highly infectious diseases.
Step 2: Arrange Mortuary Facility
- If there is a delay in cargo availability, place the body in a hospital or private/government mortuary.
- Use a freezer-equipped mortuary ambulance if needed.
Step 3: Obtain Police NOC
Visit the local police station to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) confirming no legal concerns regarding the death.
Step 4: Get Embalming & Embalming Certificate
- Have the body embalmed at a certified center to prevent decomposition.
- Collect the signed and sealed embalming certificate.
Step 5: Coffin Box & Coffin Certificate
- Buy a sealed, unused coffin box from a certified undertaker.
- Obtain a coffin box certificate for cargo clearance.
Step 6: Prepare Required Documents
Keep 10 photocopies of the following:
- Death Certificate
- Post-mortem Report (if applicable)
- Police NOC
- Embalming Certificate
- Coffin Certificate
- Government ID of the deceased (Aadhaar, License, etc.)
- Contact details of the receiver (for unaccompanied transport)
Step 7: Book Mortuary Ambulance to Airport
Use a mortuary ambulance to transport the coffin to the airport. Since embalming is done, a non-freezer ambulance is sufficient.
Step 8: Book Air Cargo
- Contact airline cargo offices directly to check if they accept human remains.
- Visit the cargo section at least 3 hours before flight departure to submit documents.
- Book either with an attendee (same flight ticket) or without (receiver details at destination).
Need Help with the Entire Process?
RK Super Fast Ambulance offers full support for domestic air transport of human remains. A dedicated executive will assist you throughout the process – from documentation and embalming to airport clearance and ambulance transport.
📞 Call us now at +91 75501 01911 for immediate assistance.