Journeying the Deceased from Japan to Hong Kong

3. Completion of the Legal Paperwork -

Collecting valid papers from the concerned authorities of Japan is the most crucial task in the legal transportation of the dead body internationally. With our trained, experienced and professional team members, Last Journey makes sure that the overall process is effortless. 

Please find a list of documents required for lawfully receiving the remains of a deceased:  

• Original and duplicate Death Certificates.
• Passport and other personal documents of the deceased.
• Travel permit from Japan airport authorities.
• Embalming certificate issued by certified professionals.
• Health department letter confirming the non-contagious status of the body.
• Certificate for the coffin box to securely contain the embalmed remains.
• Flight and air cargo tickets with detailed timing and essential information.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC).
• Local area police permit.
• Post-mortem report if death occurred under unnatural circumstances.
• Proof of the deceased's residence in Japan, such as hotel bills or rental agreements.
• IDs of accompanying family members involved in the transportation of the deceased.

All these documents must be available in original and copy. The Last Journey team arranges 8-10 copies of each essential document and the copies of each document are submitted to the different departments related to the Repatriation procedure.

 4. Embalming Services for the human remains -

After having obtained consent from the family members for the Embalming procedure, the team moves the human remains to a certified embalming centre in Japan with the help of a local funeral direction team.

This transportation is conducted using a well-equipped ambulance van.

At the embalming centre, the remains are stored in a cool environment, typically in a freezing box or cooling cabinet. The embalming procedure involves draining bodily fluids, injecting a mixture of chemicals and water to preserve the body, and coating the entire body with natron to prevent decomposition. Finally, the remains are carefully placed and secured in a sealed coffin box.

5. Online Bookings -

Two-way air cargo services and flight tickets are booked after completing the documentation process. 

As per the convenience and availability of the family members, the team finalizes a time slot and books air travel for the body and accompanying family members. 

Note - 

1) The transportation of the dead body to the airport through ambulance service, informing the airport authority and shipping the human remains is taken care of by the team at Last Journey.
2) If no family member travels with the cargo, our team members accompany its last journey.

Doorstep Delivery: 

We request to help our team with the following details for the doorstep delivery of remains in Hong Kong: 

• Recipient’s name
• Recipient’s contact information.
• Delivery Address. 
• Alternate contact information.