Repatriation of Human Remains to / from / via Malta

Repatriation of Exhumed Human Remains to / from / via Malta

Repatriation / transportation of Ashes of Human Remains to Malta

REPATRIATION OF HUMAN REMAINS TO/FROM/VIA MALTA

1.   Repatriation of human remains is carried out according to International Regulations and under the supervision of Port Health Authorities.

2.   The remains must be contained in a soldered inner coffin of lead or zinc (if relatives want to view the corpse ideally a glass window is to be provided in the inner lining), which in its turn must be packed in a wooden coffin, the latter is again packed, to protect from damage, in a case and/or may be covered up by a canvas or tarpaulin so that the contents is not apparent.

3.   The following documents must accompany the remains:

Note:  According to local practice, all original documents are sealed in an envelope and handed over to the Flight Captain (if transportation is by air) or the Master (if transportation is by sea).  A set of copies of the original documents is affixed to the outer covering of the packaging.

Port Health Services is to be notified prior to the date of arrival of the human remains in Malta.

A fee of Lm25 (€58.23) is charged as per L.N. 148 of 1998 amending L.N. 118 of 1975 (Malti).

REPATRIATION OF EXHUMED HUMAN REMAINS TO/FROM/VIA MALTA

1.   Repatriation of exhumed human remains is carried out according to International Regulations and under the supervision of Port Health Authorities.

2.   The exhumed remains must be contained in a soldered inner coffin of lead or zinc, which in its turn must be packed in a wooden case/coffin, the latter is again packed, to protect from damage, in a wooden case and/or may be covered up by a canvas or tarpaulin so that the contents is not apparent.

3. The following documents must accompany the remains:

Note:  According to local practice, all original documents are sealed in an envelope and handed over to the Flight Captain (if transportation is by air) or the Master (if transportation is by sea).  A set of copies of the original documents is affixed to the outer covering of the packaging.

Port Health Services is to be notified prior to the date of arrival of the human remains in Malta.

A fee of Lm25 (€58.23) is charged as per L.N. 148 of 1998 amending L.N. 118 of 1975 (Malti).

REPATRIATION / TRANSPORTATION OF ASHES OF HUMAN REMAINS TO MALTA

1.   The ashes must be contained in a funeral urn, which is efficiently protected against breakage by a cushioning packaging.

2.   The following documents must accompany the ashes:

Port Health Services is to be notified prior to the date of arrival of the ashes in Malta.