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Bringing a Loved One Home: A Guide to Repatriation from the Mexico to Canada

This guide covers what's involved in repatriating a loved one from Mexico, as well as some important planning considerations for Canadians who live or spend extended time there.

February 12, 2026 Read more

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Bringing a Loved One Home: A Guide to Repatriation from the United Kingdom to Canada

When a Canadian passes away in the UK, the process of bringing them home involves navigating a different legal system, specific British documentation requirements, and international air transport logistics.

February 11, 2026 Read more

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Bringing a Loved One Home: A Guide to Repatriation from the United States to Canada

Repatriation from the US to Canada is more straightforward than from many other countries. The geographic proximity, shared language, and well-established processes between the two countries mean that transfers can often be completed within days.

February 10, 2026 Read more

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Importing Human Remains into Canada: A Practical Guide for Families

When a loved one passes away outside of Canada, one of the first questions families face is: how do we bring them home?

January 17, 2026 Read more

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Bringing a Loved One Home: A Guide to Repatriation from Cuba to Canada

Cuba is one of the most popular destinations for Canadian travellers — but when a death occurs there, bringing your loved one home can be more complex than repatriation from many other countries.

January 13, 2026 Read more

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Air Transportation of Human Remains in Canada: What Families Need to Know

There are many reasons a family may need to transport a loved one's remains by air — a death that happens in another province, a Canadian who passes away while travelling abroad, or a family that simply wants their loved one brought home.

January 12, 2026 Read more

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Bringing a Loved One Home: A Guide to Repatriation from Italy to Canada

This guide is here to help you understand what's involved in bringing your loved one home from Italy to Canada.

January 9, 2026 Read more

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Bringing a Loved One Home: A Guide to Repatriation from France to Canada

If a family member or loved one has passed away in France, this guide will help you understand what's involved in bringing them home to Canada.

January 8, 2026 Read more