Services Included
WE OFFER EXPERT SERVICES IN WORLDWIDE REPATRIATION.
Imagine a unique partnership where funeral directors support other funeral directors in navigating the daunting landscapes of the repatriation process. Taking unfamiliar protocols that appear as mountains and transforming them into manageable molehills. Empowering YOU to devote your undivided attention to comforting bereaved families, while we pull the ropes behind the scenes.
Backed by an impressive 30 years of combined experience, we’re not just colleagues in this industry; we’re a support network, sharing expertise and easing each other’s burdens. Our credentials don’t end there. As a TSA-approved freight forwarder and a verified Indirect Air Carrier, we provide more than just assurance. We diligently comb through available options to find budget-friendly rates and the most efficient, direct routes possible. We also undertake the responsibility of booking the flight for the deceased, providing you with a smooth, hassle-free experience.
We don’t stop at simplifying repatriation – we are dedicated to enhancing every step of the process. Whether it is obtaining consulate approval for every one of the 195 countries, securing official apostilles, managing translations of crucial documents, or coordinating seamless ground transfers – we’ve got you covered.
HOW IT WORKS:
ARRANGEMENT CONFERENCE:
You (esteemed funeral director) are meeting with a family interested in the international repatriation of their loved one.
CONTACTING ABOVE:
You contact ABOVE for assistance with accurate flight estimates and consulate requirements.
SERVICES AVAILABLE:
The knowledgeable staff at ABOVE will provide a list of the services available including flight arrangements, consulate documentation, translations, ground transportation, and much more.
CHECKLIST & TIMELINE:
You will receive a checklist and timeline based on the country’s requirements and the services selected.
FLIGHT FINALIZATION:
ABOVE will diligently search for the most budget-friendly rates and efficient, direct routes possible before finalizing a flight schedule.
DOCUMENT PROCESSING:
ABOVE receives all necessary authorizations and consulate clearance.
DEPARTURE DAY:
On the day of the flight, a TSA-approved agent will instruct you where to check in and issue you an Air Waybill (AWB). *Ask us about our TransElite service.
PAYMENT AND CONVENIENCE:
All selected services will be consolidated on a final AWB and considered a cash advance for your funeral establishment.
HEADING HOME:
The deceased is transported to the airport and consigned to the airline.
SERVICES THAT GO “ABOVE AND BEYOND”
- International and Domestic Flight Reservations
- Preparation of Consulate Documentation
- Apostilles
- Messenger to the Consulate
- Translations
- TransportElite service: Ground Transfer from shipping funeral home
- Transportation to selected airports
- Airline Transfers
- Air Trays
- Combo Units
- Ziegler Boxes
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Coming Soon:
*Loyalty Mileage Program
*Tracking Capability
I was most pleased with the service - in responsiveness and value. Your representative assigned to my case - Dana - worked diligently on my behalf. I would recommend your services to any other funeral home in need of international transport. In the past, I have used another company - in New Jersey- and found you to be much more responsive and easier to work with. Thank you.