Halijah Funeral Services Singapore
International Repatriation Services in Singapore
International repatriation support by land, air or sea for families, employers and agencies arranging the return of a deceased person to or from Singapore.
- 20+ Years Experience
- 24-Hour Availability
- Land, Air, Sea Arrangements
- Islamic Rites Observed
Return to Him with Righteous Deeds
Repatriation can feel overwhelming, especially when it involves funeral rites, documentation, embassy requirements, airline cargo, land transport, import or export procedures, and destination country rules.
HFS guides families and organisations through the process with care, clarity and respect, so the necessary arrangements can be handled properly during a difficult time.
Halijah Funeral Services supports:
- Families arranging the return of a loved one overseas
- Employers arranging repatriation for a deceased migrant worker or foreign employee
- Employment agencies assisting with repatriation from Singapore
- Friends, colleagues or community representatives helping coordinate arrangements
- Tourists or visitors who passed away in Singapore
- Umrah, Hajj or transit travellers who passed away in Singapore
- Overseas patients who passed away during medical treatment in Singapore
- Families arranging import repatriation back to Singapore
International Repatriation Packages from Singapore
Package One
Essential Repatriation Package
S$1,535
Best for: Work permit holders, migrant workers and foreign employees
A cost-effective and dignified international repatriation solution for employers, agencies, friends and families arranging the return of a deceased migrant worker or foreign employee from Singapore to their home country.
Includes:
- Retrieval of deceased from hospital mortuary or designated holding facility
- Professional embalming services in accordance with airline and destination country requirements
- Ritual washing (Ghusl), shrouding (Kafan), and Jenazah prayer for Muslim deceased
- Basic full-cover repatriation coffin
- Coffin preparation, wrapping, sealing and documentation compliance
- Transfer of coffin to Changi Airfreight Centre or Cargo Complex upon flight confirmation
- Coordination with airline cargo handling agents
- Repatriation documentation assistance
Note:
- This package is designed for direct repatriation.
- Family participation in the funeral rites is not included
- Visitation is not provided
- Optional private visitation and congregational Jenazah prayer (for friends, colleagues, etc) may be arranged for up to 2 hours at a licensed funeral parlour (subject to venue availability and additional charges).
Package Two
Family Care Repatriation Package
Best for: Families/Visitors/Tourists, Umrah/Hajj transit travellers and overseas patients
A comprehensive Muslim repatriation service for families who wish to spend meaningful final moments with their loved one before the return journey home.
Includes:
- Retrieval of deceased from hospital mortuary or designated holding facility
- Professional embalming services in accordance with airline and destination country requirements
- Ritual washing (Ghusl) and shrouding (Kafan)
- Family participation during washing, shrouding and prayers, where appropriate
- Full-cover repatriation coffin
- Family viewing during coffin preparation and sealing process
- Private visitation session of up to 3 hours
- Dedicated private funeral parlour facilities
- Light refreshments for family members and visitors
- Transfer of coffin to Changi Airfreight Centre or Cargo Complex upon flight confirmation
- Airline cargo coordination and repatriation documentation assistance
Complimentary Family Support Services:
Complimentary use of one 13-seater van for up to 4 hours
- Hotel to funeral parlour transfer
- Funeral parlour to hotel transfer
- Funeral parlour to airport transfer
Additional Benefits:
- Greater privacy and comfort for grieving families
- Opportunity for family members to participate in the final rites
- Personal guidance by experienced funeral service officers
- A dignified and meaningful farewell before departure
Land, Air, Sea and Import Arrangements
Repatriation Routes and Price Guidance
Repatriation costs vary depending on the transport route, destination, documentation, coffin requirements, cargo or land charges, and selected package. The prices below are indicative only and subject to confirmation after we review the case details.
Repatriation Type
Estimated Price (SGD)
Notes
Import to Singapore by land, air or sea
From S$2,650 (import local package) + estimated $1,000-S$2,000 (import handling)
Final cost depends on the overseas location of the jenazah, arrival method and local funeral requirements.
Export by air or sea
From S$4,700 excluding airway bill and freight charges
Airway bill, airline cargo or freight charges are quoted separately by the appointed freight or aviation partner.
Export by land (Malaysia)
From S$3,500, excluding destination-side charges
Malaysia charges vary depending on destination, documentation and receiving arrangements.
Welfare society land arrangement (with Malaysia Embassy)
From S$2,200, subject to eligibility and route limitations
This applies only to approved welfare society cases and specific destination arrangements.
Private jet repatriation
Quoted case-by-case
Availability, pricing, airway bill and documentation requirements are confirmed separately by the appointed aviation provider.
All prices are indicative and may change depending on third-party charges, transport availability, route requirements, documentation, destination country rules, and family requests. HFS will provide a clearer quotation after understanding the case.
End-to-End International Repatriation Support
What We Manage During International Repatriation
Muslim Funeral Rites Before Departure
Arrangement of essential funeral rites and ensuring religious obligations are observed before transporting the deceased overseas.
Professional Embalming
Working with certified professionals to complete the embalming process in accordance with the relevant transportation and receiving country’s requirements.
Repatriation Coffin Preparation & Sealing
Managing coffin preparation and sealing to help meet airline cargo and destination requirements
Airline Cargo & Freight Coordination
Liaising with embassies, airline cargo agents and appointed freight partners for the required documentation and cargo arrangements.
Documentation Assistance
Documentation guidance and coordination so the required paperwork can be prepared before departure or arrival.
Serving families with clarity and dignity
Why Families, Employers & Agencies Choose HFS
20+ Years of Funeral Industry Experience
Helping families, employers and organisations manage sensitive arrangements with calm guidance and professionalism.
Experience Across Multiple Countries
Strong understanding of repatriation requirements to and from many countries, enabling seamless coordination with multiple stakeholders.
Muslim Funeral Care Before Departure
For Muslim deceased persons, we help arrange Ghusl, Kafan and Jenazah prayer where applicable before the journey home.
24-Hour Assistance
Repatriation cases are often urgent and time-sensitive. HFS is available 24-hours daily to guide families, employers and agencies through the next steps.
Dignified & Compassionate Coordination
Every repatriation case is handled with sincerity, respect and care, whether the arrangement is for a migrant worker, foreign employee, family member, visitor or traveller.
Serving families with clarity and dignity
Why Families, Employers & Agencies Choose HFS
20+ Years of Funeral Industry Experience
Helping families, employers and organisations manage sensitive arrangements with calm guidance and professionalism.
Experience Across Multiple Countries
Strong understanding of repatriation requirements to and from many countries, enabling seamless coordination with multiple stakeholders.
Muslim Funeral Care Before Departure
For Muslim deceased persons, we help arrange Ghusl, Kafan and Jenazah prayer where applicable before the journey home.
24-Hour Assistance
Repatriation cases are often urgent and time-sensitive. HFS is available 24-hours daily to guide families, employers and agencies through the next steps.
Dignified & Compassionate Coordination
Every repatriation case is handled with sincerity, respect and care, whether the arrangement is for a migrant worker, foreign employee, family member, visitor or traveller.
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What Families Ask Us
Frequently Asked Questions
International repatriation is the process of transporting a deceased person across national borders.
In Singapore, this may involve funeral preparation, embalming, coffin sealing, documentation, airline cargo coordination, land transport arrangements and compliance with the receiving country’s requirements.
Repatriating a deceased loved one or employee out of Singapore involves an intricate multi-agency process.
We can handle the entire end-to-end logistics: securing the Certificate of Cause of Death (CCOD), obtaining a cancellation of the Work Permit/S-Pass/EP via the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), securing an NEA Export Permit, arranging embalming for international transit, and booking the specialised air freight via Changi Airfreight Centre.
To clear Singapore customs and secure airline booking, the following statutory documents must be prepared:
- Original Death Certificate or CCOD issued by a Singapore hospital or HSA Mortuary.
- Embalming Certificate and Sealing Certificate (verifying a hermetically sealed zinc-lined coffin).
- NEA Export Permit (CoF).
- The deceased's original Passport and valid Singapore visa/pass.
- Consular Clearance or a "No Objection Certificate" (NOC) from the destination country's Embassy or High Commission in Singapore.
If a Singaporean relative passes away overseas, notify the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission (Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate) and contact us immediately. We will coordinate directly with the foreign undertaker on the ground to manage local death registration, secure an NEA Import Permit via the Port Health Office, and clear the jenazah or casket seamlessly through Changi Airport Cargo upon arrival.
Yes, but an NEA Import Permit must be digitally cleared through the Corppass/TradeNet system before the aircraft lands.
Once the casket clears Changi Airport Cargo, our hearse can transport the deceased directly to a mosque or home for ritual washing (Ghusl) and shrouding (Kafan), and proceed directly to the Choa Chu Kang Muslim Cemetery (Pusara Aman) for immediate burial rites.
The cost of repatriation services in Singapore depends on the requirements of each case. HFS will provide an accurate quotation after understanding the destination, transport method, selected package and family needs.
Repatriation costs may depend on:
- Air freight or airway bill charges
- Land transport and destination-side charges
- Weight of the deceased including coffin
- Destination country or receiving location
- Import or export requirements
- Airline cargo, sea or land transport requirements
- Documentation and permit requirements
- Embassy or consular requirements
- Selected repatriation package
- Whether visitation or family participation is required
- Whether private jet arrangements are requested
Contact us for an accurate quotation based on your situation.
Embalming is often required for international repatriation by airlines, health authorities or destination countries. Halijah Funeral Services will advise based on the airline, route and destination requirements and coordinate embalming where required.
Families, employers or agencies should contact us as soon as possible. International repatriation involves documentation, transport arrangements, embalming, coffin sealing and destination requirements, so early coordination helps reduce delays.
Yes, but it is strictly regulated. Our handling staff are certified in the Basic Infection Control Course (BICC) by the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and registered with the National Environment Agency (NEA).
Furthermore, international air transit for infectious cases is subject to strict International Air Transport Association (IATA) guidelines and specific destination country import laws. We manage all specialised biohazard containment, double-bagging, and hermetic sealing required for these sensitive transfers.
Contact us for more details.
What is international repatriation?
International repatriation is the process of transporting a deceased person across national borders.
In Singapore, this may involve funeral preparation, embalming, coffin sealing, documentation, airline cargo coordination, land transport arrangements and compliance with the receiving country’s requirements.
How do I repatriate the body of a foreign worker or expat from Singapore to their home country?
Repatriating a deceased loved one or employee out of Singapore involves an intricate multi-agency process.
We can handle the entire end-to-end logistics: securing the Certificate of Cause of Death (CCOD), obtaining a cancellation of the Work Permit/S-Pass/EP via the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), securing an NEA Export Permit, arranging embalming for international transit, and booking the specialised air freight via Changi Airfreight Centre.
What documents are required to send a deceased body out of Singapore?
To clear Singapore customs and secure airline booking, the following statutory documents must be prepared:
- Original Death Certificate or CCOD issued by a Singapore hospital or HSA Mortuary.
- Embalming Certificate and Sealing Certificate (verifying a hermetically sealed zinc-lined coffin).
- NEA Export Permit (CoF).
- The deceased’s original Passport and valid Singapore visa/pass.
- Consular Clearance or a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) from the destination country’s Embassy or High Commission in Singapore.
What should I do if a Singaporean citizen passes away abroad?
If a Singaporean relative passes away overseas, notify the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission (Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate) and contact us immediately. We will coordinate directly with the foreign undertaker on the ground to manage local death registration, secure an NEA Import Permit via the Port Health Office, and clear the jenazah or casket seamlessly through Changi Airport Cargo upon arrival.
Can a Singaporean who passed away overseas be buried at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery immediately?
Yes, but an NEA Import Permit must be digitally cleared through the Corppass/TradeNet system before the aircraft lands.
Once the casket clears Changi Airport Cargo, our hearse can transport the deceased directly to a mosque or home for ritual washing (Ghusl) and shrouding (Kafan), and proceed directly to the Choa Chu Kang Muslim Cemetery (Pusara Aman) for immediate burial rites.
How much do repatriation services cost in Singapore?
The cost of repatriation services in Singapore depends on the requirements of each case. HFS will provide an accurate quotation after understanding the destination, transport method, selected package and family needs.
Repatriation costs may depend on:
- Air freight or airway bill charges
- Land transport and destination-side charges
- Weight of the deceased including coffin
- Destination country or receiving location
- Import or export requirements
- Airline cargo, sea or land transport requirements
- Documentation and permit requirements
- Embassy or consular requirements
- Selected repatriation package
- Whether visitation or family participation is required
- Whether private jet arrangements are requested
Contact us for an accurate quotation based on your situation.
Is embalming required for international repatriation?
Embalming is often required for international repatriation by airlines, health authorities or destination countries. Halijah Funeral Services will advise based on the airline, route and destination requirements and coordinate embalming where required.
How quickly should we contact Halijah Funeral Services for international repatriation?
Families, employers or agencies should contact us as soon as possible. International repatriation involves documentation, transport arrangements, embalming, coffin sealing and destination requirements, so early coordination helps reduce delays.
Can you repatriate a deceased person who passed away from an infectious disease or COVID-19 out of Singapore?
Yes, but it is strictly regulated. Our handling staff are certified in the Basic Infection Control Course (BICC) by the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and registered with the National Environment Agency (NEA).
Furthermore, international air transit for infectious cases is subject to strict International Air Transport Association (IATA) guidelines and specific destination country import laws. We manage all specialised biohazard containment, double-bagging, and hermetic sealing required for these sensitive transfers.
Contact us for more details.
