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Italy
McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes is an accredited Approved Air Cargo Known Consignor with trained and knowledgeable staff able to guide your family through this entire process.
This page contains information on shipping cremated remains and human remains from Canada to Italy. These rules are set by the Consulate of Italy and we have provided their contact information below. The cost of a shipment from Canada to Italy is determined by the funeral home fees for handling the arrangements and the fees set by the Italian consulate. Please call or request a quote for exact pricing information.
Traveling with an Urn To Italy
Transporting urns as carry-on luggage requires that the urns must pass successfully through the x-ray machine. Many urns generate an opaque image and will not be permitted through airport security.
If the urn cannot be x-rayed, the next option is to transport the remains in the belly of the plane as checked baggage. The crematory container will undergo testing for explosive devices and, if cleared, will be permitted as checked baggage.
We recommend purchasing a temporary container made of wood, plastic or non-lead lined ceramic along with their permanent urn or to purchase a permanent urn that meets the TSA requirement for transporting your loved one’s remains.
- Urns will not be opened by security personnel.
- Certificate of cremation from Crematorium
- Declaration of Contents from Funeral Home
- Certified copies of Death Certificates (1)
- Passport of the deceased
- Name address and phone of consignee
Shipping of Cremated Remains To Italy
Documentation and procedures to ship cremated remains to Italy
List of required documents (please follow the instructions closely as no exceptions will be made):
Passport (Italian or Canadian) or equivalent picture ID of the deceased
Certified copy of the Registration of Death
If the deceased had acquired Canadian citizenship, a photocopy of their large-sized Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (front & back)
Photocopy of the Physician’s Medical Certificate of Death
Certificate of Cremation
Burial Permit
Declaration of Contents from Funeral Home
A statement (signed and dated) from an immediate family member, indicating the cemetery and municipality in Italy where the urn burial will take place, the airport of entry into Italy as well as contact information of the person/firm entrusted with the transportation of the remains once on Italian soil
If flying with the cremated remains, an approved urn to go through security or a temporary plastic urn. In addition, the urn also requires the first and last name of the deceased as well as their date of birth and death
Cash or money order (payable to the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver) in the amount of $119.00 (fee varies from month to month)
No translation required.Please note that should the city officials in Italy request that the urn be sealed by the Consulate, someone will need to bring the urn and shipping container into the Consulate. An additional fee of $24.00, payable to the Consulate is required for this service.
Please be advised that the Consulate office cannot request authorization from Italy until all the above listed documents have been received. Authorization can take from 7 to 10 business days. Flight arrangements should be made after authorization has been granted by the authorities in Italy. Upon authorization, the funeral home will be contacted to arrange to have the consular certificate picked up. This document must accompany the urn.
Do not make any flight arrangements until notified.
Shipping of Human Remains To Italy
Documentation and procedures to ship human remains to Italy
List of required documents (please follow the instructions closely as no exceptions will be made):
Passport (Italian or Canadian) or equivalent picture ID of the deceased
Please be advised that the Consulate office cannot request authorization from Italy until all the above listed documents have been received. Authorization can take from 7 to 10 business days. Flight arrangements should be made after authorization has been granted by the authorities in Italy. Upon authorization, the funeral home will be contacted to arrange to have the consular certificate picked up.
Certified copy of the Registration of Death
If the deceased had acquired Canadian citizenship, a photocopy of their large-sized Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (front & back)
Photocopy of the Physician’s Medical Certificate of Death
Coroners’ out of Province Certificate
Burial Permit
Letter from Public Health Office indicating no communicable disease
Letter of Embalming from Funeral Home & Declaration of Contents
A statement (signed and dated) from an immediate family member, indicating the cemetery and municipality in Italy where the casket burial will take place, the airport of entry into Italy as well as contact information of the person/firm entrusted with the transportation of the remains once on Italian soil
Cash or money order (payable to the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver) in the amount of $119.00 (fee varies from month to month)
No translation required.
Do not make any flight arrangements until notified.
Contact Consulate of Italy
Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver
510 West Hastings Street – Suite 1100, Vancouver, BC – V6B 1L8 – Canada
Phone: 1-604-684-7288
Fax: 1-604-685-4263
Email: consolato.vancouver@esteri.it
Website: www.consvancouver.esteri.it/consolato_vancouver/
Other Notes
Cremated remains:
- Documentation is to be forwarded to Consulate prior to shipment and they provide a clearance letter.
- There is a fee from the Consulate.
Human remains:
- Statement of Death needs to be authenticated by Management Board
- All documents are to be delivered to the Consulate. Consulate will return documents once completed. Consulate does not come to put seals on the container.
- Fee for Consulate changes with currency rate fluctuations. Check prior to confirm charge. They accept CASH ONLY. No cheques.
