About us

AIM Group International Funeral Shipping Services is a professional and globally active funeral transportation company and several locations around the world. We have specialized in the worldwide repatriation and return transport of deceased bodys to Venezuela - and have been doing so since 2007. With our huge, worldwide network of first-class cooperation partners, we also have the exclusive opportunity to transport the deceased reliably and quickly back home from abroad. With our many years of experience in transporting deceased bodies and urns to Venezuela, you are in good hands with us.

The Assignment

• The transmission of the required documents, the completion of the necessary trips to the authorities and the issuing of documents.
• The deceased/the body/the ashes/the urn are then collected, properly coffined and sealed airtight.
• The process also includes applying for a flight permit and submitting the documents and flight data as well as the AWB/Airwaybill.
• Handling, customs clearance and X-raying are also carried out at the airport.
• The coffin is then handed over to the airline's handling partner.

What documents and information are required to arrange the transportation or return of the human remains?

In order to process your request, we require the completed order form and the data protection declaration, which we would send to you as an e-mail attachment after your request. If you wish to be cremated, a completed declaration of consent from the next of kin is also required. We will be happy to send this to you by e-mail. An identification document, such as an identity card or passport, is required. The validity is irrelevant, as it is only a matter of identity. A replacement travel document is issued for a deceased person, which is known as an international corpse passport. This is required for repatriation abroad. We take care of issuing all the necessary documents. In order to issue the final death certificate, the competent registry office is dependent on further documents depending on the marital status of the deceased person. For example, the birth certificate is required for unmarried deceased persons and the marriage certificate and a copy of the spouse's ID for married persons. The documents must be submitted in the language of the competent registry office. Submission by the next of kin is also possible at a later date. A provisional death certificate will be issued for the transport of the body to Venezuela to ensure the smooth transportation of the deceased. Essential information is also required for the transportation of the body to Venezuela, in particular the full details of a recipient or collector in the destination country to which the deceased will be transferred. The data should include the full name, e-mail address and telephone number. In principle, the commissioning of a mortician is preferred, but numerous exceptions in the country of destination may make it necessary to deviate from this procedure. It is also possible for the body to be collected by family members or acquaintances. At the same time, it is necessary to inform us of the desired destination airport. Please note that not every airport authorizes the receipt of so-called HUM's (Human Remains/Deceased/Ash). For this reason, it is necessary to make a separate request to the desired airport to Venezuela.

In the event of death, how long does it take to repatriate or transfer the deceased to Venezuela?

As a rule, a time frame of three to ten working days should be estimated for the entire process of repatriating a body to Venezuela, depending on the situation of the death.

What services do we offer and what are our main services?

In this list, we will first determine which services our company offers in principle and which services are to be regarded as our main services. The worldwide transportation of deceased persons in coffins abroad, in particular to Venezuela. The worldwide transportation of urns or ashes capsules abroad, in this case specifically to Venezuela, can be carried out by scheduled aircraft or premium mail. The duration is approximately 28 days. Our range of services also includes the organization and handling of the return transport of a deceased person or an urn/ashes. The repatriation of a deceased person or ashes is carried out in cooperation with our partner network all over the world. Particularly in the event of a death abroad, for example during a vacation trip, we offer fast and reliable organization of the return transport of the deceased to their home country. Our range of services also includes the reburial or exhumation of already buried remains, urns and deceased persons as well as the subsequent repatriation to Venezuela or any other country in the world. For special requests, we also offer the transportation of the body to Venezuela with the family in special private jets and private planes. The transport is organized promptly so that the relatives can arrange it according to their individual needs. In addition, flights to all airports around the world are convenient and uncomplicated. This minimizes check-in and waiting times at the airport for relatives so that they can say goodbye to their loved one in peace.

How will I be informed about the status of the process of transferring my body or urn to Venezuela?

We will ensure that you are informed about the current status of the process via the communication channel of your choice. This can be by email, telephone, SMS or WhatsApp.

Is it possible to fly to any airport in Venezuela with a deceased person in a coffin or urn?

In principle, it is possible to fly to any international airport with a so-called HUM (deceased in a coffin, urn), provided that the respective airline approves this and the respective airport has appropriate facilities so that the runways are suitable for slightly larger aircraft that can carry a coffin on board. It should be noted that sometimes, for political reasons, in the context of armed conflicts or pandemic events, there may be restrictions on air traffic that are limited to certain periods. In such cases, we are at your disposal with a range of alternative offers.

Death abroad / on vacation what to do?

The desire to get to know new cultures, people and culinary specialties motivates many people to spend a beach vacation in different countries around the world, but unforeseen deaths due to various factors such as heat, viruses, accidents, etc. cannot be completely ruled out during a vacation. In this context, the question arises as to how the body or ashes of a deceased person can be transferred from a foreign vacation destination to the USA without unnecessary complications. This is where we, as experienced professionals, come into play. Since 2007, our company has been dedicated to the repatriation and repatriation of deceased persons around the globe. Thanks to many years of cooperation with US embassies, partner companies abroad and various foreign travel health insurance companies, we are able to repatriate a person who has died abroad to Switzerland quickly, reliably and properly. In the a deathcase abroad, we recommend that you contact us immediately so that we can take care of the entire process. As highly experienced partners, we will be at your side until the deceased arrives on US soil and will support you in this difficult situation. If the deceased had taken out international travel health insurance or a similar insurance product, we will handle the settlement with the responsible international travel health insurance company. It should be noted that a smooth settlement process can only be guaranteed if we are consulted before contacting the travel health insurance company. We have repeatedly cooperated with the following foreign travel health insurance companies. It is possible to cooperate with various insurance companies, including ERGO Reiseversicherung, Signal Iduna, Hanse Merkur, ADAC, INTER Versicherungsgruppe, Travelsecure, NEXIible Kranken Schutz, LTA LIFECARD TRAVEL ASSISTANCE, SOS International, Allianz Travel, ASTRA VERSICHERUNG AG, MDT TRAVEL, EUROP ASSISTANCE, TAS, TRAVEL PROTECT, COVERWISE, UKV, CONCORDIA VERSICHERUNGEN, American Assistance, GOTHAER, BARMENIA DIREKT, URV UNION VERSICHERUNG.

The expected costs incurred in the event of repatriation of the mortal remains of a deceased person or the ashes abroad, in particular to Venezuela

The cost of transporting a deceased person or urn to Venezuela or other foreign countries is an important question for those affected and one that needs to be answered. As the costs of transporting a body or urn to Venezuela or other countries cannot be given as a lump sum, individual advice from us as a specialized service provider is essential. The amount of the costs depends on various factors. It has been observed that some providers advertise very low prices, only to increase them significantly when invoicing, which is an unexpected and negative surprise for the bereaved. It is therefore advisable to be clear in advance exactly what services are required. The question arises as to whether a very well-organized, reliable and high-quality service should be used from a company that has even been included by all US embassies worldwide in the list of funeral and transfer companies on their websites and thus enjoys the highest recommendation and trust, or a service that would give you a lot of headaches and no trace of a smooth, reliable and dignified transfer of a deceased person to Venezuela. In the event of a death that is to be transferred to Venezuela, it must first be checked whether there is an insurance policy that will cover the costs or whether there is an insurance policy that will cover the costs. In this case, our insurance company will be provided with the contact details so that they can clarify the matter internally with the insurance company. The cost of repatriating a body to Venezuela varies considerably and depends on various factors. These include the weight and size of the deceased, as longer or wider transfer coffins are required for larger bodies. Another factor is whether the deceased has identification papers. The cost of transporting a deceased person in a coffin to Venezuela can generally be quantified within a very rough range of 3,500 to 20.000 USD. This also applies if the deceased is first cremated and the urn is then transferred abroad. The cost is the same in both cases. In some cases, airlines no longer make a distinction between transporting an urn weighing 5 kg and a coffin weighing 160 kg. Both are traded as so-called HUM's (Human Remains) with a flat rate. If you have a recent death or an impending one that would need to be transported to Venezuela, it is recommended that you contact us immediately and answer a few questions about the death. In this way, our experienced team can be consulted for a free consultation and a no-obligation quote. This is the only way to obtain an accurate quote for the death in question. The question arises as to whether private individuals are permitted to transfer an urn abroad. The transfer of an urn to Venezuela or abroad by a private individual is not permitted. This applies to both the urn itself and the ashes capsule. In addition, the US Funeral Act prohibits the delivery of an urn to a private individual. However, airlines are cooperative in this matter. Private individuals have the option of carrying the urns with the necessary documents on board from the airport. However, the airlines are not obliged to comply with the requirements of US burial law, as the airport is located on international soil. The biggest challenges of these practices lie with the customs authorities of the destination country. The customs authorities to Venezuela, for example, require that the urns have security documents and an X-ray report issued by the customs authorities at the airport of the country of departure. This is checked by our shipping companies and the customs authorities at the airport for dutiable and prohibited items before departure. Without an X-ray report with the release stamp of the local customs authority at the airport of departure, the urn may be confiscated at the destination airport to Venezuela, for example, and legal action may be taken against the carrier. After 20 years of professional experience, we can say that we have seen this happen several times.

Hire us now !

After carefully reading through our detailed information above, have you come to the conclusion that we are the ideal partner for the transfer of bodies or the transportation of urns to Venezuela? Then do not hesitate to contact us at the following e-mail address: info@aimfunerals.us
Our team is at your disposal for further information.

You are also welcome to contact us by telephone on  (USA) +1 530 405 92 95
Our service is aimed at the entire USA, as we have several locations in the USA.