Cremation and ashes transport
Cremation in Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago requires, and what to check before you decide.
Cremation in Trinidad and Tobago
Can you cremate someone in Trinidad and Tobago?
Cremation arrangements in Trinidad and Tobago 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. Death certificates and all official documentation are issued in English. No translation required.
Airline guidance
Can you carry ashes on the flight home?
Routing out of Trinidad and Tobago: Port of Spain (POS) direct to London Heathrow (British Airways); Port of Spain (POS) via Barbados (LIAT/Caribbean Airlines) to London
Departure airports: Piarco International Airport (POS), Trinidad
Carriers serving the UK: British Airways; Caribbean Airlines; Virgin Atlantic
What affects the cost from Trinidad and Tobago
We do not publish a figure, because it turns on the specifics of the case. For Trinidad and Tobago 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. Port of Spain (POS) direct to London Heathrow (British Airways); Port of Spain (POS) via Barbados (LIAT/Caribbean Airlines) to London
- 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 and funeral industry data
Considering full repatriation instead?
Some families decide they want their loved one brought home intact. The full Trinidad and Tobago guide sets out that process.
Full repatriation guide for Trinidad and TobagoOfficial lists for Trinidad and Tobago
Published by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for British nationals. We are not connected to the firms listed.
- Lawyers, where an estate or an investigation needs local legal advice
Sources: FCDO: death abroad · FCDO travel advice · Repatriation from Trinidad and Tobago
Talk to us about cremation in Trinidad and Tobago
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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