When might a body be unable to enter and exit countries?

Answer: The following situations may prevent a body from entering and exiting countries

•  Death from infectious diseases: Bodies of individuals who died from highly contagious diseases, such as cholera or SARS, are typically not allowed to be transported internationally.

• Lack of necessary documents: If essential documents like the death certificate, embalming certificate, health certificate, or transportation permit are incomplete or invalid, the body may not be able to cross borders.

• No embalming treatment: According to international transportation standards, all bodies must undergo proper embalming. If embalming has not been done, the body will not be accepted by airlines for transport.

Failure to clear Customs procedures: If the body has not passed the destination country’s customs procedures, including health inspections and entry permits, transportation will be hindered.