Body & Ashes Repatriation Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a country located in Central America, with a population estimated to be around 5 million people. It is known for its stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and biodiversity. The official language spoken in Costa Rica is Spanish.

The presence of British or Irish people in Costa Rica is significant due to its popularity as a tourist destination, eco-tourism opportunities, and retirement options. Many British or Irish expatriates live in Costa Rica for its natural beauty, quality of life, and opportunities for outdoor activities. They contribute to the local economy, engage in various recreational activities, and appreciate the eco-friendly practices of Costa Rica.

In the event of the most unfortunate circumstances, should an individual from England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland, or any non-native origin pass away in Costa Rica, Rosy International's Costa Rica team is ready to assist in repatriating their remains (including ashes) back to the UK or Ireland. We can arrange collection from San José, Limón, San Francisco, Alajuela, Liberia or any other specified location in Costa Rica.

Is the body or ashes currently in Costa Rica? If so, please click the relevant link below:

For repatriation from England to Costa Rica >

For repatriation from Scotland to Costa Rica >

For repatriation from Wales to Costa Rica >

For repatriation from R.Ireland to Costa Rica >

For repatriation from N.Ireland to Costa Rica >

Conversely, the Costa Rican community in the UK is relatively small. They may be dispersed across different regions, but London is likely to have a small Costa Rican community.

In the event of the passing of your beloved in any of the mentioned cities above or elsewhere, we stand ready to assist you in repatriating your loved ones remains to Costa Rica, if needed. In the subsequent sections, we will delve into the process of bringing your loved one back to Costa Rica from the UK or Ireland.

If your loved one is an Costa Ricans national and died in the UK or Ireland, it is essential to register the death with the local council to obtain the official death certificate. Should you desire to lay your loved one to rest in Costa Rica, you would need to contact an International Funeral Director, such as ourselves, to initiate the repatriation process back to Afghanistan.

There are several reasons why you might wish to repatriate your loved one back to Costa Rica, especially if they were just visiting the UK or Ireland. In such cases, we strongly advise reaching out to the travel insurance company as they typically provide financial assistance. Other reasons why you may prefer repatriating your loved one back to Afghanistan include, Costa Ricans often have strong connections to their local community and cultural heritage. Being buried in Costa Rica allows individuals to remain close to their loved ones, honor their Costa Rican identity, and be laid to rest in familiar surroundings. Regardless of the reason we are here to help.

Please be aware that repatriating a body to Costa Rica, usually requires the deceased to be an citizen or originate from Costa Rica.

Here at Rosy International we can help bring your loved ones back to San José, Limón, San Francisco, Alajuela, Liberia or any other location in Costa Rica. Our dedicated Rosy International Costa Rica team will obtain all the required certificates and permits on your behalf. Additionally, we efficiently manage transportation to any airport in Costa Rica e.g. Juan Santamaría International Airport or any other designated airport. Rest assured, our team will seamlessly coordinate with the Costa Rica authorities and the Embassy of Costa Rica to facilitate smooth passage.

We offer compassionate assistance in repatriating ashes back to Costa Rica with our personal door-to-door service where one of the Rosy international agents will travel to Afghanistan and personally deliver the ashes. Our dedicated team will handle all necessary procedures, including obtaining the required documents such as the cremation certificate from you and a letter from local authorities to allow us to fly to Costa Rica.

Each airline enforces its own specific rules and regulations regarding the transportation of ashes. Hence why we stay up-to-date with these airline policies to ensure compliance and smooth handling of the repatriation process between the UK/Ireland and Costa Rica.

In addition to our services, our Costa Rica repatriation specialists can offer valuable recommendations for the best places to scatter ashes: Manuel Antonio National Park, with its lush rainforests and pristine beaches, provides a serene and biodiverse setting for scattering ashes, allowing for a connection with the natural wonders of the country.

To guarantee a seamless passage and avoid any potential complications during the repatriation of ashes to Costa Rica, contact us today.

We cater for all religious beliefs including Bahai, Chinese Universalist, Christian, Ethnoreligionist, Atheist, Agnostic, Non-Religious & more. Please note that transporting a body/ashes to Costa Rica will involve certain rules and restrictions which may go against certain beliefs. Find out more by contacting Rosy International today.

Body Repatriation: Typically takes 7 to 14 days. However, each situation is unique and may differ from one case to another.
Ashes Repatriation: Can take only days to arrange, plus the flight time between UK/Ireland and Costa Rica which is approximately 13 - 15 hours.
Delays can occur for both ashes and body repatriation to Costa Rica due to the flight delays, family disputes, non-natural causes of death and more. Although not common, delays can occur due to limited staff, governing authorities and embassies on 15 September as this Costa Rica Independence Day.

From the UK/Ireland this typically will cost for our personal door to door service (not cargo) is between £1015 - £1615. However, please note prices could be more or less.

From the UK/Ireland this costs between £2445 - £3045. However, please note prices could be more or less.

For any reason you wish to contact Embassy of Costa Rica, please see their details below:

23 Woodstock Street W1C 2AS
embcr-uk@rree.go.cr