CHANCERY

Requirements for Shipment of the Remains of Deceased Persons to Nigeria

1. In the event of the need to transport the remains of a deceased person to Nigeria, the following documents are required for sighting and authentication by the High Commission:-

· Photocopy of the deceased’s passport.

· Certificate of Death from the Health Department

· Medical Certificate of Death ( Form 16); issued by the appropriate Canadian authorities

· Burial Permit (Where applicable)

· Statement of Death ( Form 15); issued by the appropriate Canadian authorities

· Letter of indemnity from the Funeral Home which confirms that the remains will be shipped in an internationally acceptable form.

· A Pre-paid self addressed Priority Post Courier envelope for the return of the authenticated documents

2. A fee of $10 per each copy of the document, payable in money order to the Nigeria High Commission as processing fee.