Halijah Funeral Services Singapore
International Repatriation Services in Singapore
International repatriation support by land, air or sea for families, employers and agencies arranging the return of a deceased person to or from Singapore.
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What We Provide
Complete International Repatriation Arrangements
Muslim Funeral Rites before Departure
Ghusl, Kafan and Jenazah prayer arranged and completed before the deceased is transported overseas.
Professional Embalming
Certified embalming completed to airline and destination country requirements.
Repatriation Coffin Preparation Sealing
Coffin preparation, wrapping, and hermetic sealing to meet cargo and customs requirements.
Airline Cargo & Freight Coordination
Liaison with airline cargo handling agents and appointed freight partners for booking and transfer.
Land & Sea Transport Coordination
Repatriation by land through Johor Bahru, or by sea, where applicable.
Documentation & Permit Assistance
Guidance on death certificates, embalming and sealing certificates, export/import permits, and consular clearance
Additional Support
Private Visitation Arrangements . Family Transport (Van/Bus) . Tahlil & Yasin Reciters (before-death and after-funeral) . Infectious Disease Case Handling . Manpower Support
Our International Repatriation Packages
Two ways to arrange repatriation, depending on your family’s needs. Final cost depends on route, destination and documentation. Exact pricing will be confirmed after understanding your case.
For work permit holders, migrant workers, and foreign employees
Essential Repatriation Package
A cost-effective and dignified international repatriation solution for employers, agencies, friends and families arranging the return of a deceased migrant worker or foreign employee from Singapore to their home country.
Includes:
- Retrieval of deceased from hospital mortuary or designated holding facility
- Professional embalming services in accordance with airline and destination country requirements
- Ritual washing (Ghusl), shrouding (Kafan), and Jenazah prayer for Muslim deceased
- Basic full-cover repatriation coffin
- Coffin preparation, wrapping, sealing and documentation compliance
- Transfer of coffin to Changi Airfreight Centre or Cargo Complex upon flight confirmation
- Coordination with airline cargo handling agents
- Repatriation documentation assistance
Note:
- This package is designed for direct repatriation.
- Family participation in the funeral rites is not included
- Visitation is not provided
- Optional private visitation and congregational Jenazah prayer (for friends, colleagues, etc) may be arranged for up to 2 hours at a licensed funeral parlour (subject to venue availability and additional charges).
For Families, Visitors, Tourists, Umrah/Hajj transit travellers and overseas patients
Family Care Repatriation Package
A comprehensive Muslim repatriation service for families who wish to spend meaningful final moments with their loved one before the return journey home.
Includes:
- Retrieval of deceased from hospital mortuary or designated holding facility
- Professional embalming services in accordance with airline and destination country requirements
- Ritual washing (Ghusl) and shrouding (Kafan)
- Family participation during washing, shrouding and prayers, where appropriate
- Full-cover repatriation coffin
- Family viewing during coffin preparation and sealing process
- Private visitation session of up to 3 hours
- Dedicated private funeral parlour facilities
- Light refreshments for family members and visitors
- Transfer of coffin to Changi Airfreight Centre or Cargo Complex upon flight confirmation
- Airline cargo coordination and repatriation documentation assistance
Complimentary Family Support Services:
Complimentary use of one 13-seater van for up to 4 hours
- Hotel to funeral parlour transfer
- Funeral parlour to hotel transfer
- Funeral parlour to airport transfer
Additional Benefits:
- Greater privacy and comfort for grieving families
- Opportunity for family members to participate in the final rites
- Personal guidance by experienced funeral service officers
- A dignified and meaningful farewell before departure
Repatriation Routes & Price Guide
Route
Type
Estimated Price (SGD)
Notes
Import to Singapore by land, air or sea
From S$2,650 (import local package) + estimated $1,000-S$2,000 (import handling)
Final cost depends on the overseas location of the jenazah, arrival method and local funeral requirements.
Export by air or sea
From S$4,700 excluding airway bill and freight charges
Airway bill, airline cargo or freight charges are quoted separately by the appointed freight or aviation partner.
Export by land (Malaysia)
From S$3,500, excluding destination-side charges
Malaysia charges vary depending on destination, documentation and receiving arrangements.
Welfare society land arrangement (with Malaysia Embassy)
From S$2,200, subject to eligibility and route limitations
This applies only to approved welfare society cases and specific destination arrangements.
Private jet repatriation
Quoted case-by-case
Availability, pricing, airway bill and documentation requirements are confirmed separately by the appointed aviation provider.
All prices are indicative and may change depending on third-party charges, transport availability, route requirements, documentation, destination country rules, and family requests. HFS will provide a clearer quotation after understanding the case.
Return to Him with Righteous Deeds
Repatriation involves multiple arrangements within a short period of time.
Halijah Funeral Services guides and coordinates through the process clearly, supporting your family or organisation from the first call through to departure or arrival.
Why Families Choose Us
Experience Across Multiple Countries
Muslim Funeral Care Before Departure
24-Hour Assistance for Urgent Cases
Dignified & Compassionate Coordination
Why Choose Halijah Funeral Services
Why Families Choose Us
Experience Across Multiple Countries
Muslim Funeral Care Before Departure
24-Hour Assistance for Urgent Cases
Dignified & Compassionate Coordination
Why Choose Halijah Funeral Services
Why Families Choose Us
Experience Across Multiple Countries
Muslim Funeral Care Before Departure
24-Hour Assistance for Urgent Cases
Dignified & Compassionate Coordination
Caring for Muslim Families with Honesty and Experience
Halijah Funeral Services (HFS) was established to support Muslim families with compassion, clarity, and proper Islamic funeral management when they need it most.
Led by Razaly Osman, who has spent more than 20 years in Singapore’s Muslim funeral industry, HFS brings together experienced hands, religious care, and a sincere commitment to serving the community. Known personally by many of the families he has supported, Razaly carries each arrangement with patience, dignity, and close attention to detail.
From the first call to jenazah preparation, burial coordination, and family guidance, HFS helps take care of the practical arrangements so your family can focus on grieving, praying, and being together.
24/7 International Repatriation Assistance
Compassionate coordination for families, employers and agencies, wherever the journey leads.
What to Expect
1
Share your situation
Tell us where the deceased is, and whether this is an export from Singapore or an import back to Singapore.
2
We guide you on the immediate next step
We explain the documents, permits and certifications needed for your specific route.
3
We prepare the required arrangements
Our team coordinates embalming, coffin preparation and sealing. Also transportation by either air, land or sea.
4
Coordination through to departure or arrival
We liaise with airlines, embassies and authorities so nothing is missed.
5
Your family focus on prayer and farewell
We manage the logistics so your family can focus on the final moments together.
Prepared with Care
Related Services
Adult Muslim Funeral Services
Complete jenazah preparation and burial arrangements, guided with care according to Islamic rites.
Adult Muslim Funeral Packages
For families arranging their own transport
Essential Adult Muslim Funeral Package
S$1,535
Everything your family needs for a complete and dignified jenazah arrangement:
- Complete Funeral equipment & perkakas jenazah
- Towels and batik cloth
- Hearse van only
- Certified Imam & Jurumandi
- 24-Hour retrieval of jenazah from hospital, home, or hospice
- Cold refreshments at cemetery
- Umbrellas at cemetery
For families who need transport support
Comfort Adult Muslim Funeral Package
S$1,685
Upgrade to Comfort for only $150 more. Includes everything in the Essential package, plus a 40-seater bus to support family members and guests travelling for the funeral:
- Complete Funeral equipment & perkakas jenazah
- Towels and batik cloth
- Hearse van and 40-seater bus
- Certified Imam & Jurumandi
- 24-Hour retrieval of jenazah from hospital, home, or hospice
- Cold refreshments at cemetery
- Umbrellas at cemetery
Other Fees:
NEA Burial Permit
Singapore Citizen / PR (10 years & above): S$315
Non-Citizen / Non-PR (10 years & above): S$1,880
Additional 40-Seater Bus or 13-Seater Van to Cemetery
$250–$350
24-Hour Doctor Certification
$350–$450
Tahlil After Burial
$150
Food Catering through trusted external partner
Quoted case by case, subject to availability
Items not included in the package are arranged separately based on your family’s needs. We will explain and confirm all applicable costs with you before proceeding.
Infectious Disease Cases
Certified handling for high-risk cases, including cross-border transfers.
Specialised Capabilities
Infectious Disease and Complex Cases
S$400–$800
Depending on the case requirements, HFS may provide:
- Plastic protection for kafan
- Hermetically sealed body bag
- Complete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for each staff member or helper
- Specialised handling for infectious, burned, or decomposed cases
- Coffin arrangement (if required)
- Coordination with hospital, mortuary, or relevant authorities where applicable
- Funeral handling guided by Islamic rites and safety requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
International repatriation is the process of transporting a deceased person across national borders.
In Singapore, this may involve funeral preparation, embalming, coffin sealing, documentation, airline cargo coordination, land transport arrangements and compliance with the receiving country’s requirements.
Repatriating a deceased loved one or employee out of Singapore involves an intricate multi-agency process.
We can handle the entire end-to-end logistics: securing the Certificate of Cause of Death (CCOD), obtaining a cancellation of the Work Permit/S-Pass/EP via the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), securing an NEA Export Permit, arranging embalming for international transit, and booking the specialised air freight via Changi Airfreight Centre.
To clear Singapore customs and secure airline booking, the following statutory documents must be prepared:
- Original Death Certificate or CCOD issued by a Singapore hospital or HSA Mortuary.
- Embalming Certificate and Sealing Certificate (verifying a hermetically sealed zinc-lined coffin).
- NEA Export Permit (CoF).
- The deceased’s original Passport and valid Singapore visa/pass.
- Consular Clearance or a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) from the destination country’s Embassy or High Commission in Singapore.
If a Singaporean relative passes away overseas, notify the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission (Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate) and contact us immediately. We will coordinate directly with the foreign undertaker on the ground to manage local death registration, secure an NEA Import Permit via the Port Health Office, and clear the jenazah or casket seamlessly through Changi Airport Cargo upon arrival.
Yes, but an NEA Import Permit must be digitally cleared through the Corppass/TradeNet system before the aircraft lands.
Once the casket clears Changi Airport Cargo, our hearse can transport the deceased directly to a mosque or home for ritual washing (Ghusl) and shrouding (Kafan), and proceed directly to the Choa Chu Kang Muslim Cemetery (Pusara Aman) for immediate burial rites.
The cost of repatriation services in Singapore depends on the requirements of each case. HFS will provide an accurate quotation after understanding the destination, transport method, selected package and family needs.
Repatriation costs may depend on:
- Air freight or airway bill charges
- Land transport and destination-side charges
- Weight of the deceased including coffin
- Destination country or receiving location
- Import or export requirements
- Airline cargo, sea or land transport requirements
- Documentation and permit requirements
- Embassy or consular requirements
- Selected repatriation package
- Whether visitation or family participation is required
- Whether private jet arrangements are requested
Contact us for an accurate quotation based on your situation.
Embalming is often required for international repatriation by airlines, health authorities or destination countries. Halijah Funeral Services will advise based on the airline, route and destination requirements and coordinate embalming where required.
Families, employers or agencies should contact us as soon as possible. International repatriation involves documentation, transport arrangements, embalming, coffin sealing and destination requirements, so early coordination helps reduce delays.
Yes, but it is strictly regulated. Our handling staff are certified in the Basic Infection Control Course (BICC) by the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and registered with the National Environment Agency (NEA).
Furthermore, international air transit for infectious cases is subject to strict International Air Transport Association (IATA) guidelines and specific destination country import laws. We manage all specialised biohazard containment, double-bagging, and hermetic sealing required for these sensitive transfers.
Contact us for more details.
Yes. You can reach us on WhatsApp at +65 9695 6339 at any time. We recommend calling for the fastest response in an urgent situation, but WhatsApp is available if you prefer to message first.
