GENERAL METHODS OF REPATRIATION OF A DEAD BODY TO GHANA

Embalming by US standard method
Use of Hermetically sealed casket
Use of all wood outer shipping container

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR AUTHENTICATION (FEE $50:00 Cashier’s check only)

Note: All documents submitted must be in triplicate (Original and two photocopies)

Certified copy of death certificate
Locally issued burial and /or transit permit
Embalmers’ (non-contagious) affidavit
non-contagious disease letter from local health authority
Photocopy of passport
Documents mailed should include a self-addressed, trackable and stamped return envelope

MAILING ADDRESS:
Embassy of Ghana,
3512 International Drive, NW,
Washington DC 20008
Phone # (202) 686-4520,
Fax# (202)244-2280.

CREMATED REMAINS

Certified copy of the death certificate
Cremation certificate
Hermetically sealed container

MAILING ADDRESS:
Embassy of Ghana,
3512 International Drive, NW,
Washington DC 20008
Phone # (202) 686-4520,
Fax# (202)244-2280.