Shipping
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Pax-Villa USA Funeral Homes offers worldwide shipping services as a certified cargo screening facility. With contacts in key cities around the world and the capability to handle paperwork in almost any language, Pax-Villa USA tailors all services to the needs of the individual case. However small or large, Pax-Villa USA can arrange for the transport of human remains from and to any location worldwide, in addition to providing a service to remember. Pax-Villa USA works with consulates and embassies directly to ensure that all necessary protocol is followed and has a diverse customer-base ranging from government agencies to individual families. Every month, Pax-Villa USA is entrusted with countless families dealing with the financial decision of planning funerals and most importantly shipping a family member to their desired destination. Families are seeking our services regarding funeral shipping arrangements or for our priceless home going services. We take great pride in being the only funeral home that can do it all transporting and actually providing the funeral services wherever you wish to have it, especially in Haiti.Pax-Villa USA provides 24-hour repatriation and mortuary shipping services worldwide. We process all documentation required for international shipping, schedule the flight, track the shipment, and coordinate the completion of the repatriation process anywhere in the world. Our multilingual staff ensures that we can provide service to and from any country, and our commitment to customer service means that you will always talk to one of our experienced agents, never an answering service or voicemail. For the Haitian-American Diaspora we have a pre-arrangement funeral program for your loved ones residing in Haiti. Please contact one of our licensed funeral directors at our main office at 954-485-1234. Pax-Villa Pre-Need counselor Mr. Robert Pierre will also be available to assist with any questions or concerns in regards to your Pre-Need services.Shipping human remains from one place to another within the United States or internationally isn't a complex process and it shouldn't be an expensive one. Pax-Villa USA guarantees you'll make sensible and financially-responsible decisions.Human remains do not require an airline ticket, and Class is irrelevant. After someone has passed, their remains are considered freight by those in the transportation business. Freight fees are priced per pound, the dimensional size of the item being shipped, or a combination of the two. Domestic air transportation of a deceased isn't too terribly expensive while shipping human remains internationally can be VERY expensive.
For example, the minimal cost for forwarding remains from USA to Port-au-Prince, Haiti OR Port-au-Prince, Haiti to USA~ $5,995.00Includes:Basic Services of Funeral Director and StaffEmbalmingOther Preparation of remains (Dress, Casket, and Cosmetize)Removal of deceased from the place of death to the funeral homeAirline TransportShipping CompanyCombination of shipping containerCourt FeeMinimum Sealer Casket (Applies only from USA to Haiti)Air Tray (Applies only from Haiti to USA)Complete Service in Port-au-Prince, Haiti (From USA / Canada)………… $9995.00Includes:Basic Services of Funeral Director and StaffEmbalmingOther Preparation of remains (Dress, Casket, and Cosmetize)Removal the deceased from the place of death to the funeral homeAirline TransportShipping CompanyCombination of shipping containerCourt FeeBookmarksRegister BookVideoHearseFlowers (4)ChurchTransportation Bus for immediate family up to 14-passengersForwarding Remains from Port-au-Prince, Haiti to Provinces (Haiti)~$2995.00There are also a few key things one is to keep in mind when making arrangements for international shipping of human remains. Minimal “Preparation for Shipment" includes the following:Transfer from the place of death (or public morgue) to funeral homeEmbalming of the bodyWhite or black vinyl body bag (some states require use of this item)Securing. completing, and filing of the Certificate of Death with the local registrar and securing a transit/burial/cremation permit along with ordering certified copies of the death certificate if requestedThe body will be placed in a simple, unlined, flake board (or plywood) shipping container (see photo # 1 below) that will then be placed into a larger cardboard air tray. The receiving funeral director will remove the remains from this container, dress the body in clothing you provide, & place the remains in a casket that you selectTransportation to the nearest airportAny cost accrued and due to the local morgue in Haiti is the families’ financial responsibility before removal of the deceased.
