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

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 Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Government of New Zealand. (For information please visit the link: MFAT) 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.