Certificate required for transportation of body/ashes back to India (this service is free of charge)

There is no need to take an appointment. Applicants can visit the Consulate on any working day between 10.00 AM -12.30 PM. The service will be on first come first serve basis.

Please supply the following documents:

1.           Completed and signed application form for Miscellaneous Consular Services (to be filled by next of kin).

2.           Passport of the deceased for cancellation.

3.           A photograph of the deceased.

4.           A letter from next of kin along with copy of his/her passport.

5.           Original Death Certificate.

6.            Original Embalmer's Certificate (or Funeral Parlour Certificate).

7.           Itinerary and details of person taking the body/ashes back to India (if there is someone accompanying the body/ashes) (if available).

8.            Details (name, address, contact no., e-mail) of the person receiving the mortal remains in India.

9.            Original Cremation Certificate, with Apostille Stamp from the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), Government of New Zealand. (For information please visit the link: DIA) with one photocopy (required only if ashes are being transported).

10.         All documents must be submitted in original along with one set of photocopies.

11.         A self-addressed courier envelope for return of documents by the Consulate. Separate envelopes are to be provided for multiple applications.