BULGARIAN REPATRIATION REQUIREMENTS

Where is Bulgaria? Southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Romania and Turkey

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

Ethnic Groups: Bulgarian 83.9%, Turk 9.4%, Roma 4.7%, other 2% (including Macedonian, Armenian, Tatar, Circassian) (2001 census)

Language(s): Bulgarian 84.5%, Turkish 9.6%, Roma 4.1%, other and unspecified 1.8% (2001 census)

Religion(s): Bulgarian Orthodox 82.6%, Muslim 12.2%, other Christian 1.2%, other 4% (2001 census)

CONSULATE TELEPHONE: (212) 935-4646

REPATRIATION SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Death certificate (translation fee - $13.00 est.)
2. Burial/Transit Permit
3. Passport of decedent
4. Embalmer's affidavit
5. Letter of non-contagious disease
6. Funeral home letter stating: 1) that only the remains are inside the casket; 2) flight itinerary; 3) consignee's name, address and telephone number; 4) name of relative or friend who will be paying the funeral expenses; 5) cemetery name and location
7. Casket - no restrictions
8. Zinc-lined wood shipping box

CONTACT NUMBERS:

CA, Sacramento: (916) 447-9827
DC, Washington: (202) 387-0174 / Fax (202) 234-7973
FL, Boca Raton: (561) 750-1800
IL, Chicago: (312) 867-1901 / Fax (312) 867-1906
MD, Baltimore: (301) 651-9605
NY, New York City: (212) 935-4646
NV, Las Vegas: (702) 862-2953
PA, Media: (610) 565-9191

ADDITIONS / CORRECTIONS

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