Question 1

How long does repatriation from Kolkata take?

Accepted Answer

Repatriation from Kolkata, India typically takes 4-6 weeks in a straightforward case. The process follows standard India procedure: local funeral director handles embalming and documentation, cargo departs from CCU airport. Complex cases involving post-mortem can take 8-16 weeks or longer.

Question 2

Who do I contact first when someone dies in Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

When someone dies in Kolkata, contact a specialist repatriation company and the embassy or consulate of the person's own country as soon as possible. The specialist will coordinate with a licensed local funeral director in Kolkata and notify the relevant local authorities. Avoid instructing a local funeral director directly before engaging a specialist, as this can complicate documentation.

Question 3

Which airport does repatriation cargo fly from in Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Repatriation cargo from Kolkata typically departs from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (CCU). Cargo is transported as human remains on full-service commercial airlines. Budget carriers such as Ryanair and easyJet do not carry human remains.

Question 4

What documents are needed for repatriation from Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

The required documents for repatriation from Kolkata include: local death certificate, embalming certificate, freedom from infection certificate, passport of the deceased, and airline cargo documentation. The local funeral director in Kolkata will obtain most of these on the family's behalf. Documentation typically takes 14-30 days minimum. Often 4-6 weeks..

Local funeral director	Set by the firm handling the case in Kolkata
Air freight from CCU	Turns on routing and how often flights go
Investigation	A post-mortem or inquest adds mortuary time
Reception at home	Depends on the receiving funeral home

Repatriation from Kolkata, India

Deaths in Kolkata: local context

Common circumstances

Airport cargo

Flights and routing

Local considerations in Kolkata

Hospitals and forensic services in Kolkata

Hospitals

Forensic mortuary

Repatriation from Kolkata: how it works

Embassy contact

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