Funeral Shipping
Shipping Human Remains to Argentina
Argentina’s consulate in Miami publishes the documents needed to send a body or ashes to Argentina, and it explains what the consulate does and does not do. Here is what it says, and how we help.
The short version
Last reviewed: November 8, 2026.
- The Consulate General of Argentina in Miami says it does not grant permits or pay the costs of repatriating human remains. Families coordinate the shipment with a funeral home and the airline directly.
- It says funeral homes handle the application for the permit to bring the remains into Argentina.
- For a body, the consulate lists a death certificate, a certificate from the person who prepared the body, and a certificate that the remains have no infectious diseases, to be presented to the border health authority. All listed certificates must carry a Hague Apostille.
- For ashes, it lists the death certificate and a cremation certificate from the crematorium stating that the urn holds only human ashes and the deceased’s name.
Source: Consulate General of Argentina in Miami: Fallecimientos (updated July 16, 2026). Requirements and fees can change, and fees may not be the same today. Airlines may ask for more, so we confirm the full list on each case.
How shipping human remains to Argentina works
- Choose a licensed funeral home in FloridaThe consulate recommends a local funeral home that knows the rules for international transport of remains.
- Prepare the certificatesThe death certificate, the certificate from the person authorized to prepare the body, and the certificate of no infectious disease. See the table below.
- ApostilleEach certificate must carry a Hague Apostille. The consulate’s page links to the issuing state’s apostille service, which for Florida documents is a Florida authority.
- Entry permitThe consulate says funeral homes handle the application for the permit to bring the remains into Argentina, giving the date, place of embarkation and destination.
- Coordinate with the airlineFamilies or responsible persons coordinate the shipment with the funeral home and the airline. We confirm the carrier, cargo cut-off and arrival airport.
- ArrivalThe certificate of no infectious disease is presented to the border health authority (Dirección de Sanidad de Fronteras).
Documents the Argentine consulate lists
This table follows the Miami consulate’s current page. An older consulate page listed an embalming certificate and consular visa as alternatives to the apostille, so we confirm the exact list with the consulate and the funeral home before we quote.
| Document or item | Who usually provides it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Death certificate from the authority where the death occurred (with Hague Apostille) | Florida funeral home and the vital records office; apostille through Florida authorities | See Why Death Certificates Matter and our Dominican Republic guide for how Florida apostilles work. |
| Certificate from the person authorized to prepare the body, stating the method and certified by a competent authority (with apostille) | Embalmer or funeral home | See Embalming and Shipping. |
| Certificate that the remains have no infectious diseases (with apostille) | Funeral home, arranged with the health authority | Presented to the border health authority in Argentina. |
| Ashes: cremation certificate from the crematorium (with apostille) | Crematorium | Must state that the urn holds only human ashes and the name of the deceased. |
| Entry permit application | Funeral home | The consulate says funeral homes handle it. |
The Consulate General in Miami is listed at 1101 Brickell Ave., Suite 900 North Tower, Miami, FL 33131, telephone (305) 373-1889, email cmiam@cancilleria.gob.ar (consulate page). Ask the airline early whether ashes can travel as accompanied baggage and about its packaging rules, as the consulate advises.
Registering the death with the consulate
The Miami consulate says it can register the death of an Argentine citizen in its civil status register, which is useful for later succession and pension matters in Argentina. It asks for an extra copy of the death certificate with the Hague Apostille, the original Argentine DNI and passport of the deceased (photocopies if originals are not available), and the applicant’s ID. The name on the certificate must match the DNI exactly, with no abbreviations. The consulate then contacts the family, and the Buenos Aires City Civil Registry later issues the definitive death certificate. Confirm the right email address with the consulate before sending documents.
Timing and cost factors
We do not publish a fixed price or number of days. For Argentina the main variables are:
- The Florida apostille, which is an additional government step.
- The entry permit that the funeral home applies for.
- Flight availability, cargo cut-off and the arrival airport, and the onward trip inside Argentina.
- Funeral home charges at both ends and airline cargo charges, which may not be the same from case to case. The consulate pays none of the costs.
Read What Affects the Cost of Funeral Shipping, and How to Keep It Affordable and How Long Does Funeral Shipping Take?.
How we help families with Argentina repatriation
We coordinate the shipping side: sequencing the certificates and the Florida apostille, coordinating with the Florida funeral home and the receiving funeral home in Argentina, confirming the airline’s requirements, booking transport and keeping you updated. We do not have an office in Argentina, and the funeral and burial there are carried out by the receiving funeral home.
Frequently asked questions
Do you ship to Argentina?
Yes, we coordinate repatriation to Argentina. We confirm the current requirements and the route on every case.
Does the Argentine consulate pay for repatriation?
No. The Miami consulate states it does not grant permits or pay the costs of repatriating human remains.
Which documents does the Miami consulate list for a body?
A death certificate, a certificate from the person who prepared the body, and a certificate of no infectious disease, all with the Hague Apostille.
Who applies for the permit to enter Argentina?
The consulate says funeral homes handle the application for the entry permit.
What about ashes?
The consulate lists the death certificate and a cremation certificate stating the urn holds only human ashes and the deceased’s name. Check the airline’s rules early. See Cremation and Shipping.
Do I need to register the death at the consulate?
It is optional but useful for later succession and pension matters in Argentina, according to the consulate.
How long does it take?
We cannot promise a fixed timeline. It depends on the apostille, the entry permit and flights.
Arrange repatriation to Argentina
Tell us where your loved one is and where in Argentina the funeral will be held. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.