INTERNATIONAL
SHIPPING
Islamic International Shipping Services
Was established in 2005 specifically to offer Religious / Traditional Muslim Burial Services for the Muslim Communities in the New York Tri-State area and all 50 States. Religious services and Overseas/International Shipping Services are handled by Awad Elsayed Elmatbagi who is the religious director and part owner.
Since it is our duty as Muslims to bury the deceased as soon as possible after death, our staff are accustomed to making immediate funeral arrangements for burial or overseas / international shipping, usually within 24 hours. Instead of the embalming procedure, we use a bio-seal bag that will preserve your loved ones remains.
Our international shipping service includes:
Removing your loved one’s body from place of death and transporting him or her to our local facility.
Females are handled by females only.
Removals for females are done by females only washing and shrouding of your loved one’s body is done by qualified personnel.
Providing a wooden casket with metal inside for shipment is required by all consulates, embassies and airlines.
Transporting casketed remains from the funeral home to the Masjid of your choice.
Transporting casketed remains from the Masjid to the airport.
Consulate/Embassy approval and documents for shipment.
Schedule the flight arrangements and completion of all necessary paperwork.
AIRLINES WE WORK WITH
International Remains & Mortuary Shipping
We are international remains and funeral shipping specialists, having extensive experience working closely with all consulates and embassies from around the world. Our vast experience enables us to cut through bureaucracy and advise clients about different airline cargo options and rates.
International Shipping issues that we handle
Shipping Requirements
Knowing how to deal with each country’s particular shipping requirements is critical in your loved one’s remains reaching their destination.
Paperwork and Documentation
Understanding and helping to provide the appropriate paperwork and documentation required for international shipping.
Timing
Ensuring your shipping needs are met in a timely manner as it relates to getting through the red tape of dealing with other countries.difference.
Translation
Translation of your documentation into their respective languages.
Culture and Religions
Understanding of how different religions and cultures approach the funeral and burial process.
Environmental
Being able to convey various travel, time zone and weather conditions to those who need the information. We offer a variety of options to meet every family’s needs. Our ability to save money on shipping expenses and our caring and concern for our families is our top priority.
Preparing the Body for Transport
Be aware that some states require that the body be embalmed before it leave or enter the state. In addition, some states require that a body be embalmed if it will be transported via “common carrier,” such as an airplane, train, commercial bus, or trucking line.
If your religion has prohibitions against embalming, it’s a good idea to speak with your local religious leader to get a sense of how your community feels about this issue
Receiving of Remains
When a death occurs outside of New York City, you can rely on us to handle all the details. We have contacts in almost every city in the United States and many cities throughout the world. We arrange all the details to transport your loved one home, so you avoid duplication of effort and expense.