Funeral repatriation route guide
Repatriation from Jordan to Canada
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Quick answer
Repatriation from Jordan to Canada: what to expect
Jordanian nationals form part of Canada's Arab diaspora, working in professional, academic, and business sectors in Toronto and other cities. Canada and Jordan have bilateral ties, and Canada has accepted Jordanian and Jordanian-Palestinian migrants through family reunification and skilled worker channels over several decades. Arabic documentation from Jordan requires certified English or French translation for CBSA clearance. The Canadian Embassy in Amman handles consular matters.
- Key document: Jordanian death certificate (shihada al wafat, in Arabic) with certified English translation
- Documentation takes 5-14 days. Police report required for unexpected deaths.
- Canada Embassy in Amman can advise on documentation. They cannot fund repatriation.
The process
What happens after a death in Jordan
Contact police (911) or ambulance (912). Unexpected deaths require police attendance. Death registered with the Civil Status Department (dairat al ahwal al madaniya). The death certificate (shihada al wafat) is issued in Arabic and requires certified English translation.
Step by step
Timeline: Jordan to Canada
Immediate steps after death
Day of death. Contact the embassy or consulate of the person's own country (citizens of Canada: +1 (613) 996-8885).
Family or travel insurer
Death registered with Civil Status Department. Shihada al wafat issued.
Certificate in Arabic. Certified English translation required.
Local funeral director and Civil Status Department
Canada Embassy in Amman notified
Simultaneous with Step 1. Embassy provides a list of local funeral directors.
Family or repatriation specialist
Embalming and preparation
After police and civil registration release the body.
Licensed local funeral director
Certified English translation and all export permits obtained
Allow 5-14 days.
Local funeral director and authorities
Embassy or consulate notified
Once all documentation complete.
Repatriation specialist and airline cargo
Canada funeral director takes custody. The receiving funeral director coordinates with local authorities.
Within 24 hours of arrival.
Receiving funeral director
In Canada
When the body arrives in Canada
The Canadian funeral director takes custody at the cargo terminal. Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) clearance is required. The required documents are: the foreign death certificate, transit or burial permit, and embalming certificate. Provincial or territorial regulations apply and vary between Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Alberta, and other provinces. (Global Affairs Canada, 2025.)
Consular support
Canadian Embassy or High Commission in Amman can assist Canadian citizens and their families with consular registration of the death and provide a list of local funeral directors. They cannot pay for or arrange repatriation. Global Affairs Canada emergency line: +1 (613) 996-8885 (24 hours, collect calls accepted).
Common questions
FAQs: repatriation from Jordan to Canada
In a straightforward case, repatriation from Jordan to Canada takes 7-21 days. The fastest cases complete in 7-10 days. Complex cases involving a police investigation can take 4-8 weeks.
The core documents are: shihada al wafat (Jordanian death certificate) with certified English translation, embalming certificate, freedom from infection certificate, police report (if required), and passport of the deceased.
The Canada Embassy in Amman can assist with document authentication and advise on repatriation requirements. They cannot pay for or arrange repatriation. Contact the Canada Embassy in Amman as soon as possible after the death.
On the day of death, contact the embassy or consulate of the person's own country and a repatriation specialist. Do not instruct a local funeral director before speaking to the specialist.
The Canadian funeral director takes custody at the cargo terminal. CBSA clearance requires the foreign death certificate, transit or burial permit, and embalming certificate. Provincial regulations govern the burial or cremation. The receiving funeral director notifies the appropriate provincial authority.
Cremation in Jordan is not widely available given the predominantly Muslim population. Most repatriations from Jordan are full body repatriations. Contact us to discuss the options specific to your situation.
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Reviewed by the Repatriate Service editorial team. Information sourced from official government and embassy guidance and professional repatriation experience. Facts last checked September 2026; page updated .
Sources: Official guidance on a death in Jordan (gov.uk) · Jordan repatriation guide · Frequently asked questions