Death Certificate: Issued by the hospital or medical facility, this certificate must contain accurate and complete details of the deceased and be signed by a senior medical officer.

Postmortem/Autopsy Report (If Applicable): When a death occurs under unexpected or suspicious circumstances—such as an accident, suicide, or homicide—a postmortem examination is legally mandated to determine the exact cause of death. The report is typically provided by the hospital upon police request.

Family Consent Letter: This letter, signed by the legal next of kin, grants permission for the repatriation. If unavailable, Air Rescuers can step in as the authorized representative.

Coroner’s Clearance: Confirms that the remains are cleared for transport and no legal investigations are pending.

NOC from Embassy (For International Cases): Required when repatriating a body to or from another country, this document ensures there are no objections from the deceased’s country of origin.

Embalming Certificate: Issued after embalming, this certificate verifies that the body is preserved according to health and safety standards for air travel.

Coffin Box Certificate: This ensures the coffin meets all necessary regulations and is suitable for secure, hygienic air transportation.

Cancelled Passport (If Applicable): For foreign nationals or passport holders, the original passport must be cancelled by the respective embassy.

Airline Clearance: Airlines must review all documents and confirm that the deceased can be transported according to their policies and international.