BAHAMAS REPATRIATION REQUIREMENTS

Where are The Bahamas? Caribbean, chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida, northeast of Cuba

Nationality: noun: Bahamian(s) / adjective: Bahamian

Ethnic Groups: Black 85%, white 12%, Asian and Hispanic 3%

Language(s): English (official), Creole (among Haitian immigrants)

Religion(s): Baptist 35.4%, Anglican 15.1%, Roman Catholic 13.5%, Pentecostal 8.1%, Church of God 4.8%, Methodist 4.2%, other Christian 15.2%, none or unspecified 2.9%, other 0.8% (2000 census)

CONSULATE TELEPHONE: (212) 421-6420

REPATRIATION SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Death certificate (3)
2. Burial/Transit Permit
3. Embalmer's affidavit
4. Letter of non-contagious disease
5. Funeral home letter stating: 1) that the casket contains only the remains and burial clothing; 2) flight itinerary; 3) consignee's name, address, and telephone number; 4) name of funeral home in the Bahamas along with their address and telephone; 5) cemetery name and location (notarized)
6. Casket - sealer-type metal
7. Air tray

CONTACT NUMBERS:

DC, Washington: (202) 319-2660 / Fax (202) 319-2668
FL, Miami: (305) 373-6295 / Fax (205) 373-6312
NY, New York City: (212) 421-6420 / Fax (212) 759-2135

ADDITIONS / CORRECTIONS

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