Repatriation of Remains or Ashes
This program offers guidance, advice, and support to complete the procedures and obtain the necessary documentation to transport the remains or ashes of persons who die abroad for final disposition in Mexico. It does not apply to transporting remains to a country other than Mexico, nor to another destination within the country where the death occurred.
REQUIREMENTS
The burial must take place in Mexico. Family members must present the required documentation and comply with the health regulations established both in Mexico and in the country where the death occurred. If the family members of the deceased are not in the place of death, they will need to go to one of the foreign delegations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Mexico. If they reside in the Mexico City metropolitan area, they must go to the SRE offices at Plaza Juárez No. 20, first floor, Col. Centro, Mexico City, C.P. 06010, to request guidance on the procedures.
Below is a list of funeral homes that Mexican nationals use for their arrangements through the Consulate. You may choose any funeral home in San Diego County:
- Del Ángel San Diego – Funeral home in San Diego, California
Address: 3960 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
Phone: (619) 241-4704 - Aztlan Mortuary – Funeral home in La Mesa, California
Address: 7856 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: (619) 337-8100 - Altar Funeral Home, Inc. – Funeral home in San Diego, California
Address: 6435 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
Hours: Closes at 4:00 PM
Phone: (619) 431-5226 - Funeraria La Paz – Funeral home in San Diego, California
Address: 2601 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92102
Phone: (619) 531-8800 - San Diego Funeral Service – Funeral home in San Diego, California
Address: 6334 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: (619) 786-6715
The steps to follow to request this support offered by the Government of Mexico are:
- Hire the services of a funeral home.
- Bring the following documentation to the Protection Department at the Consulate of Mexico in San Diego or email it between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday:
- A document from the funeral home indicating the amount being charged for its services.
- Birth certificate and official identification of the deceased person.
- Identification of the person requesting the support.
- A document proving the family relationship between the deceased and the applicant (e.g., birth certificate, marriage certificate).
- A bank statement of the person requesting financial support for the transportation of remains.
Contact:
Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego
Phone: 619-231-3847
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