Which cases would result in the refusal of human remains entry?

Answer: The following situations typically lead to the refusal of human remains entry into the destination country

•  Death from infectious diseases: If the deceased passed away from an infectious disease (e.g., Ebola, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS), most countries will prohibit the entry of the remains due to public health risks associated with infectious corpses.

• Failure to complete embalming: If the remains have not undergone embalming in compliance with international standards, they may be refused entry due to hygiene and safety concerns.

Non-compliance with Customs requirements: If the necessary entry documents (e.g., death certificate, embalming certificate,Customs clearance documents, etc.) are not provided or do not meet the destination country's requirements, the remains may be unable to enter.

• Violation of destination country regulations: Some countries/regions have specific regulations regarding the entry of human remains, such as religious orcultural taboos. If the remains do not meet these requirements, they may be refused entry.