Body & Ashes Repatriation Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States, with a population estimated to be around 3 million people. It is located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea and is known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and historical sites. The official languages spoken in Puerto Rico are Spanish and English.

The presence of British or Irish people in Puerto Rico is relatively limited. However, there may be British or Irish expatriates residing in Puerto Rico for various reasons, such as work, education, or retirement. They contribute to the local economy, engage in various industries, and enjoy the unique blend of Caribbean and American culture in Puerto Rico.

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 Puerto Rico, Rosy International's Puerto Rico team is ready to assist in repatriating their remains (including ashes) back to the UK or Ireland. We can arrange collection from San Juan, Bayamón, Carolina, Ponce, Caguas or any other specified location in Puerto Rico.

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

For repatriation from England to Puerto Rico >

For repatriation from Scotland to Puerto Rico >

For repatriation from Wales to Puerto Rico >

For repatriation from R.Ireland to Puerto Rico >

For repatriation from N.Ireland to Puerto Rico >

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

If your loved one is an Puerto 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 Puerto Rico, 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 Puerto Rico, 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, Puerto Rican culture often places importance on family, community, and cultural heritage. Many individuals choose to be buried in Puerto Rico to maintain connections with their local community, honor their Puerto Rican identity, and participate in traditional funeral customs. Regardless of the reason we are here to help.

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

Here at Rosy International we can help bring your loved ones back to San Juan, Bayamón, Carolina, Ponce, Caguas or any other location in Puerto Rico. Our dedicated Rosy International Puerto Rico team will obtain all the required certificates and permits on your behalf. Additionally, we efficiently manage transportation to any airport in Puerto Rico e.g. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport or any other designated airport. Rest assured, our team will seamlessly coordinate with the Puerto Rico authorities and the Puerto Rico Government Office to facilitate smooth passage.

We offer compassionate assistance in repatriating ashes back to Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico.

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 Puerto Rico.

Although we are able to transport ashes to Puerto Rico, if you wish to scatter the ashes we advise reaching out to the local authorities for permission.

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

We cater for all religious beliefs including Christian, Non-Religious & more. Please note that transporting a body/ashes to Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico which is approximately 14 - 16 hours.
Delays can occur for both ashes and body repatriation to Puerto Rico 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 4 July as this Puerto Rico Independence 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 Puerto Rico Government Office, please see their details below:

150 Strand, London Wc2R 1Ja