Cremation and ashes transport
Cremation in Nigeria 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 Nigeria requires, and what to check before you decide.
Cremation in Nigeria
Can you cremate someone in Nigeria?
Religious context: Islam / Christianity
Weighing cremation abroad against bringing your loved one home intact? How families decide between the two.
Documentation language
English
Airline guidance
Can you carry ashes on the flight home?
What Nigeria requires: Nigerian cremation certificate; NPC death certificate; Freedom from infectious disease certificate; Ashes in a sealed, clearly labelled container
What affects the cost from Nigeria
We do not publish a figure, because it turns on the specifics of the case. For Nigeria 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
- Whether you carry the ashes yourself or need them shipped
Contact us with the details and we will give you a figure for your case. Source: FCDO guidance; IATA regulations
Considering full repatriation instead?
Some families decide they want their loved one brought home intact. The full Nigeria guide sets out that process.
Full repatriation guide for NigeriaSources: FCDO: death abroad · FCDO travel advice · Repatriation from Nigeria
Talk to us about cremation in Nigeria
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.
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