Explore The Procedure Of Human Remains Customs Clearance

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Do you want to get clarification about Human Remains Customs Clearance? If yes, check out this guide and explore the customs clearance process for human remains. If you are faced with the emotional and sensitive task of sending back human remains, then it is a must for you to understand the procedure of Human Remains Customs Clearance. It lets you ensure a smooth and respectful transition. Here, you can go through the steps & requirements of the Human Remains Customs Clearance process.

Human Remains Customs Clearance Procedure:

Documents needed to clear a dead body:

Take a look at the below and explore the documents needed to clear a dead body that arrives at Indian airports:

The embalming certificate officially issued by the authorized agent mentions that the Human remains or dead bodies have been placed and embalmed in the waterproof & airtight (hermetically sealed) casket.
NOC (No Objection Certificate) for human remains or dead body transportation issued by High Commissions or Consulates or Indian Embassies.
An original death certificate with clear information about the cause of death must be required. It must be translated correctly into English.
Certificate of packaging of dead body or human remains according to World Health Organization guidelines
Cancelled copy of original passport
Endorsement or certificate by the official consignee that the human remains or dead body of the person is in the casket whose official documents are issued for customs clearance to the health officer in the airport.

The required document to the effect can also be obtained when the death of a person happens due to a radiation or chemical hazard, food-related or nuclear event. If you have any doubts, then you can get clarification from the dead body customs clearance agent in delhi.

Cremated & un-cremated remains:

After the Human remains or dead body is cremated correctly, the ashes will be stored in a waterproof & airtight container.
The un-cremated remains must be placed in the waterproof & airtight tin-lined or zinc wooden packing case.

Dead body or ashes package opening:

If the package contains a dead body or cremated body’s ashes, then it will never be opened during transportation. It will be in a sound-sealed condition during the arrival. It will never be removed from the airport until the health experts of the airport permit it.
If the death occurred due to radiation or chemical hazards, food-related or nuclear events, then it will never be opened during transportation. It will be in a sound-sealed condition during the arrival. It will also never be removed from the airport until the health experts of the airport permit it.

Guidelines for Human remains importation according to COVID-19:

Documents required by examining or inspecting:

NOC (No Objection Certificate) for human remains or dead body transportation by air issued by High Commissions or Consulates or Indian Embassies.
An original death certificate with clear information about the cause of death as suspected COVID-19 or confirmed COVID-19 must be required.
Cancelled copy of original passport
The embalming certificate officially issued by the authorized agent.
Certificate of packaging of dead body or human remains according to World Health Organization guidelines

Packaging examination of dead body according to Indian Aircraft Rules 1954:

Human remains or dead bodies must be packed based on World Health Organization guidelines & original certificate to this effect provided to APHO during Human Remains Customs Clearance.

The respective airline will ensure that the external packing of a dead body or human remains is in proper condition without any damage.
Those responsible for dead bodies must follow the necessary procedure for donning & doffing of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to ensure no damage and stay protected during the complete procedure.
The coffin (packaging) shall be incinerated or buried following the proper norms for incineration or burial of dead bodies. The designated vehicle will be disinfected and handlers will be monitored for around 14 days based on the terms and conditions.

Transporting ashes of a cremated person who died due to a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case:

Carefully, the ashes of a cremated person who died due to a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case will be handled by the relatives. It will follow the provisions under the Public Health (Indian Aircraft) Rules, 1954.

Role of District Surveillance Officer (DSO)

Counsel the family members to collect their contact and monitor them carefully for 14 days.

List of airport and location:

Name of the Airport	City/ State
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport	Hyderabad, Telangana
Sri Guru Ram DassJee International Airport	Amritsar, Punjab
LokpriyaGopinathBordoloi International Airport	Guwahati, Assam
BijuPatnaik International Airport	Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Gaya Airport	Gaya, Bihar
Indira Gandhi International Airport	New Delhi, Delhi
Veer Savarkar International Airport	Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
SardarVallabhbhai Patel International Airport	Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Kempegowda International Airport	Bengaluru, Karnataka
Mangalore International Airport	Mangalore, Karnataka
Cochin International Airport	Kochi, Kerala
Calicut International Airport	Kozhikode, Kerala
Trivandrum International Airport	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj International Airport	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Dr. BabasahebAmbedkar International Airport	Nagpur, Maharashtra
Jaipur International Airport	Jaipur, Rajasthan
Chennai International Airport	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Tiruchirappalli International Airport	Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
ChaudharyCharan Singh International Airport	Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
LalBahadurShastri International Airport	Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
NetajiSubhas Chandra Bose International Airport	Kolkata, West Bengal
Kannur International Airport	Kannur, Kerala
Surat Airport	Surat, Gujarat
Devi AhilyaBaiHolkar Airport	Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Dabolim Airport	Dabolim, Goa
Coimbatore International Airport	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Sheikh ul-Aalam International Airport	Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Imphal International Airport	Imphal, Manipur
Madurai Airport	Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Bagdogra International Airport	Siliguri, West Bengal
Mangalore International Airport	Mangalore, Karnataka
Chandigarh International Airport	Chandigarh
Nashik Airport	Nashik, Maharashtra
Vadodara Airport	Vadodara, Gujarat
Kushinagar Airport	Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh

Conclusion:

From the above-mentioned scenario, now you have explored everything about Human Remains Customs Clearance.

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