Cremation and ashes transport

Cremation in Antigua and Barbuda and bringing ashes home

For some families, arranging cremation locally and carrying ashes home is the right choice, and it can be quicker than full repatriation. This page sets out what Antigua and Barbuda requires, and what to check before you decide.

Send an enquiry Full repatriation guide for Antigua and Barbuda

Cremation in Antigua and Barbuda

Can you cremate someone in Antigua and Barbuda?

Cremation arrangements in Antigua and Barbuda depend on local facilities and on whether an investigation is open. Contact us and we will confirm the current position before you make any decision.

Weighing cremation abroad against bringing your loved one home intact? How families decide between the two.

Documentation language

English. English is the official language. Documentation is in English. No translation required.

Airline guidance

Can you carry ashes on the flight home?

Routing out of Antigua and Barbuda: Antigua (ANU) direct to London Gatwick (British Airways); Antigua (ANU) direct to London Gatwick (Virgin Atlantic)

Departure airports: V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU), Antigua

Carriers serving the UK: British Airways; Virgin Atlantic

Airline rules that apply on any route.

What affects the cost from Antigua and Barbuda

We do not publish a figure, because it turns on the specifics of the case. For Antigua and Barbuda the things that move it are:

Distance from where the death happened to the nearest crematorium
Whether an investigation must conclude before release
Translation, since documentation is in English
Routing home. Antigua (ANU) direct to London Gatwick (British Airways); Antigua (ANU) direct to London Gatwick (Virgin Atlantic)
Whether you carry the ashes yourself or need them shipped

Considering full repatriation instead?

Some families decide they want their loved one brought home intact. The full Antigua and Barbuda guide sets out that process.

Full repatriation guide for Antigua and Barbuda

First steps guide

What to do if someone dies in Antigua and Barbuda

The step-by-step first response guide covers the first 24 hours in Antigua and Barbuda.

Sources: FCDO: death abroad · FCDO travel advice · Repatriation from Antigua and Barbuda

Talk to us about cremation in Antigua and Barbuda

We can advise on whether cremation abroad is the right choice for your family. Tell us what has happened and we will take it from there.