Body & Ashes Repatriation Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is a country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, with a population estimated to be around 9.1 million people. It is known for its tropical rainforests, diverse indigenous cultures, and vibrant traditional ceremonies. The official languages spoken in Papua New Guinea are Tok Pisin, English, and Hiri Motu.

The presence of British or Irish people in Papua New Guinea is relatively limited. However, there may be British or Irish expatriates residing in Papua New Guinea for various reasons, such as work, particularly in sectors such as mining, education, or development projects. They contribute to the local economy, engage in cultural exchange, and appreciate the cultural diversity, unique flora and fauna, and traditional customs of Papua New Guinea.

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 Papua New Guinea, Rosy International's Papua New Guinea team is ready to assist in repatriating their remains (including ashes) back to the UK or Ireland. We can arrange collection from Port Moresby, Lae, Arawa, Mount Hagen, Popondetta or any other specified location in Papua New Guinea.

Is the body or ashes currently in Papua New Guinea? If so, please click the relevant link below:

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Conversely, the Papua New Guinean community in the UK is relatively small. They may be dispersed across different regions, but London is likely to have a small Papua New Guinean 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 Papua New Guinea, if needed. In the subsequent sections, we will delve into the process of bringing your loved one back to Papua New Guinea from the UK or Ireland.

If your loved one is an Papua New Guineans 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 Papua New Guinea, 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 Papua New Guinea, 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, Papua New Guinean culture is diverse and rich in traditional practices. Many individuals choose to be buried in Papua New Guinea to honor their cultural heritage, maintain connections with their communities, and participate in traditional burial rituals. Regardless of the reason we are here to help.

Please be aware that repatriating a body to Papua New Guinea, usually requires the deceased to be an citizen or originate from Papua New Guinea.

Here at Rosy International we can help bring your loved ones back to Port Moresby, Lae, Arawa, Mount Hagen, Popondetta or any other location in Papua New Guinea. Our dedicated Rosy International Papua New Guinea team will obtain all the required certificates and permits on your behalf. Additionally, we efficiently manage transportation to any airport in Papua New Guinea e.g. Jacksons International Airport or any other designated airport. Rest assured, our team will seamlessly coordinate with the Papua New Guinea authorities and the Papua New Guinea High Commission to facilitate smooth passage.

We offer compassionate assistance in repatriating ashes back to Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea.

Each airline, including Air Niugini, 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 Papua New Guinea.

In addition to our services, our Papua New Guinea repatriation specialists can offer valuable recommendations for the best places to scatter ashes: The pristine Kokoda Track, known for its natural beauty and cultural significance, provides a unique and spiritually significant location for scattering ashes in Papua New Guinea.

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

We cater for all religious beliefs including Bahai, Buddhist, Christian, Ethnoreligionist, Agnostic, Non-Religious & more. Please note that transporting a body/ashes to Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea which is approximately 25 - 27 hours.
Delays can occur for both ashes and body repatriation to Papua New Guinea 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 16 September as this Papua New Guinea National Day.

From the UK/Ireland this typically will cost for our personal door to door service (not cargo) is between £1185 - £1785. 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 Papua New Guinea High Commission, please see their details below:

14 Waterloo Place SW1Y 4AR
02079300922
kunduldn3@btconnect.com
www.pnghighcomm.org.uk