Disposition of Remains Report: Brasilia

July 5, 2019

Part I. Name of Country: Brazil

Part II. U.S. Embassy Brasilia

Address: SES – Av. das Nações, Quadra 801, Lote 3

Phone: Country Code 55 Area Code 61 3312-7400  (24 hr Switchboard)

State Department Country Specific Information

State Department Travel Information

Smart Travel Enrollment Program (STEP)

Part III. Profile of Religions of the Host Country and Religious Services available to visitors.

Country Profile: Visit the State Department’s website “Background Note: Brazil” https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35640.htm.

Religions: Christianity is the largest religion in Brazil, with Roman Catholics having the most adherents at 64.6% of the population. Protestants make up 22.2% of the population. Other religions in Brazil are Spiritism, and African-based religions such as Umbanda and Candomblé. There are also adherents to Judaism, indigenous religions, Islamism, and Hinduism.

Religious Activities for Visitors: Because English is not widely spoken in the Northeast there are few English services available for most denominations.

PART IV. Funeral Directors, Mortician and Related Services Available in the Brasilia jurisdiction, see “Brasilia Consular District” grey box below:

DISCLAIMER: The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the following persons or firms. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. Professional credentials and areas of expertise are provided directly by the funeral directors, morticians and other service providers.

1. Maximum Period Before Burial:

• When Remains Are Embalmed: If embalmed by using formaldehyde, the body must be buried within five to six days. If fully embalmed by the Spanish “Barnes” system or a similar system, the time permitted for burial is indefinite.
• When Remains Are Not Embalmed: In Brasilia, the city morgue has refrigeration facilities and not embalmed remains may be kept up to 15 days if necessary. Outside urban areas, refrigeration facilities may be scarce.

2. Embalming: Embalming must be done by a licensed physician, and must be specifically requested. If death was accidental, or occurred in the absence of a physician, local authorities will require an autopsy prior to embalming. When refrigeration facilities are unavailable, embalming must be performed within twenty-four hours following death.

3. Cremation: Cremation is available at the Cemeterio Cidade Jardins, Valparaiso, State of Goias (near Brasilia). All arrangements must be done through a Funeral Agency. Brazilian law states that written proof expressing a desire to be cremated is required. In lieu of written proof, three witnesses must testify to the expressed wishes of the deceased or family. A court order is required to release remains for cremation when death occurs from other than natural causes.

4. Caskets and Containers: When remains are to be transported out of the country, the body is first embalmed or otherwise appropriately prepared or cremated for shipment. It is then placed in a casket with zinc lining, or urn in the case of cremation, within a wooden coffin which is finally placed in a suitable packing case that can support the weight of the complete container and body. Caskets and urns are available locally. They are prepared according to international regulations and meet the requirements for shipment out of the country.

5. Exportation of Remains:

Human Remains: To export human remains, the following documents are required by authorities:

• Official Death Certificate;
• Embassy’s Consular Mortuary Certificate;
• Embalming Certificate;
• Transportation Document issued by Civil Police; and 

Ashes: To export cremation, the following documents are required by authorities:

• Official Death Certificate;
• Certificate of Cremation;
• Transportation Document issued by Civil Police; and
• Authorization from the Federal Police to ship the remains out of the country.

6.Costs

The following figures are estimated in U.S. dollars based on the consular exchange rate of US$ 1.00 = Brazilian Reais 3.90. All fees are approximate. The exchange rate fluctuates frequently.

Local Burial: Fees include collection and transportation of remains, wood casket, funeral home charges, administrative fees, and cost of burial plot in public cemetery for a period of five years, brief services with no mourners present. US$ 800 – US$ 1200.

After five years, the remains are exhumed and placed in a common grave. Perpetual graves are difficult to obtain and very expensive due to a shortage of cemetery space, but the funeral agency might obtain one if requested.

Embalming in Brazil, Disposition in the U.S:
Should you decide to have the remains returned to the U.S. for burial, the costs would be substantially greater than a local burial due to the high cost of air freight and embalming. The total cost for preparation and air shipment to the U.S. is approximately $5000.

Cremation in Brazil, Disposition in Brazil
Fees include collection and transportation of cremains, doctor’s certificate, urn, crematorium fees, brief services and delivery of ashes to a family member or a local representative in Brazil. The total cost is approximately $2000.

Cremation in Brazil, Disposition in the U.S: The cost for preparation, cremation, and air shipment of ashes to the United States is approximately $3500.

Exhumation and Shipment:
Remains may not be disinterred for five years without special permission set forth in a judicial order. Cost of preparation and shipment of exhumed remains to the United States is approximately $4000.

Autopsies
An autopsy is mandatory in Brazil when the death is sudden and the cause is unknown or there is reasonable cause to suspect foul play or unnatural causes. When an autopsy is required, it  may cause delays in the issuance of a Brazilian death certificate and the disposition of remains in accordance with the family’s wishes.

7. Local Customs Regarding Funerals, Disposition of Remains, Mourning, Memorial Services:

Brazilian funerals include: a funeral ceremony and the cremation or burial of the deceased-in a public or private cemetery.

8. Remarks:
   There will be additional costs if the remains need to be transported within country prior to their departure from the capital. There will also be additional costs should the remains transit an airport outside Brasilia and make a stopover on route to the final destination in the United States.

Disposition of Remains Report: Porto Alegre

January 26,2022

Part I. Name of Country: Brazil

Part II. U.S. Consulate Porto Alegre

Address: Av. Assis Brasil, 1889 Porto Alegre, RS – Brasil

Phone: 55 51 3345-6000

State Department Country Specific Information

State Department Travel Information

Smart Travel Enrollment Program (STEP)

 Part III. Profile of Religions of the Host Country and Religious Services available to visitors

Country Profile: Visit the State Department’s website “Background Note: Brazil” https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35640.htm

Religions: Christianity is the largest religion in Brazil, with Roman Catholics having the most adherents at 64.6% of the population. Protestants make up 22.2% of the population. Other religions in Brazil are Spiritism, and African-based religions such as Umbanda and Candomblé. There are also adherents to Judaism, indigenous religions, Islamism, and Hinduism.

Religious Activities for Visitors: Because English is not widely spoken in the Northeast there are few English services available for most denominations.

Part IV. Funeral Homes and Related Services Available in the South:

Disclaimer: The U.S. Consulate Porto Alegre, Brazil assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the following persons or firms. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. Professional credentials and areas of expertise are provided directly by the funeral homes and other service providers.

PORTO ALEGRE – RS

Angelus Serviços Funerários
Tel: (51) 3406-1100 / 0800 51 2228 – http://www.angelus.com.br
Address: Av. Prof. Oscar Pereira, 235 – Porto Alegre, RS

Crematório e Cemitério Ecumênico Cristo Rei
Address: Av. Theodomiro Porto da Fonseca, 3249 – São Leopoldo, RS
Tel: (51) 3252-5040 – http://www.cortel.com.br/empreendimento/cristo-rei/

Crematório e Cemitério Saint Hilaire
Address: Av. Senador Salgado Filho, 2980 – Viamão, RS
Tel: (51) 3435-9400 – https://www.cortel.com.br/empreendimentos/crematorio-e-cemiterio-saint-hilaire/

Crematório Metropolitano
Address: Av. Prof. Oscar Pereira, 584 – Porto Alegre, RS
Tel: (51) 3252-5000 – http://www.cortel.com.br/empreendimento/crematorio-metropolitano/

Funerárias Reunidas
Tel: (51) 3223-2699 / 0800 51 7450 – https://funerariasreunidas.com.br/
Address: Av. Prof. Oscar Pereira, 91 – Porto Alegre, RS

Funerária São Pedro
Tel: (51) 3223-8091 / 0800 510 9970 – http://www.funerariasaopedro.com/
Address: Av. Porto Alegre, 214 – Porto Alegre, RS

 FLORIANÓPOLIS – SC

Central de Atendimento de Óbitos
Tel: (48) 3065-5500
Address: Rua Pastor William Richard Schisler Filho, 296 – Florianópolis, SC

Crematório Catarinense
Tel: (48) 3024-4478 – http://www.crematoriocatarinense.com.br
Address: Rua Pastor William Richard Schisler Filho, 452 Sala 4 – Florianópolis, SC

Crematório Vaticano
Tel: (48) 3236-3006 / 3236-0100 – http://www.portalvaticano.com.br/
Address: Rua Pastor William Richard Schisler Filho, 489 – Florianópolis, SC

Funerária Santa Catarina
Tel: (48) 3334-3411
Address: Rua Pastor William Richard Schisler Filho, 372 – Florianópolis, SC

Funerária São Pedro e Crematório
Tel: (48) 3334-3495
Address: Rua Pastor William Richard Schisler Filho, 350 – Florianópolis, SC

1. Maximum Period Before Burial: There is no Brazilian law limiting the time in which a body must be interred, but the scarcity and expense of refrigerated storage facilities dictate that the disposition of remains be completed as quickly as possible.
2. Embalming: Embalming must be done by a licensed physician and must be specifically requested. If death was accidental, or occurred in the absence of a physician, local authorities will require an autopsy prior to embalming. When refrigeration facilities are unavailable, embalming must be performed within twenty-four hours following death.
3. Cremation: Cremation is available in Rio Grande do Sul and in Santa Catarina. All arrangements must be done through a funeral agency. Brazil generally requires written proof, such as a will or notarized document, by the decedent-expressing a desire to be cremated. In lieu of written proof, three witnesses may testify or submit notarized documentation requesting cremation. A court order is required to release remains for cremation when death occurs by other than natural causes.
4. Caskets and Containers: When remains are to be transported out of the country, the body is first embalmed or otherwise appropriately prepared or cremated for shipment. It is then placed in a casket with zinc lining, or urn in the case of cremation, within a wooden coffin which is finally placed in a suitable packing case that can support the weight of the complete container and body. Caskets and urns are available locally. They are prepared according to international regulations and meet the requirements for shipment out of the country.
5. Exportation of Remains: Procedures and documents for the exportation of human remains are as follows.

Human Remains: 
Official Death Certificate;
Consular Mortuary Certificate issued by the Consulate;
Embalming Certificate;
Transportation Document issued by Civil Police;
Authorization from the Federal Police to ship the remains out of the country.

Ashes: 
Official Death Certificate;
Certificate of Cremation;
Transportation Document issued by Civil Police;
Authorization from the Federal Police to ship the remains out of the country.

6. Costs: The following figures are estimated in U.S. dollars based on the consular exchange rate of US$ 1.00 = R$ 5.80. All fees are approximate. The exchange rate fluctuates frequently.

Local Burial: Fees include collection and transportation of remains, wood casket, funeral home charges, administrative fees, cost of burial plot in private cemetery for a period of three years, brief services with no mourners present, approximate cost of US$ 760. After three years, the remains may be transferred to a small box and placed in a memorial wall for a fee of US$ 125. Perpetual graves are difficult to obtain and very expensive due to a shortage of cemetery space, but the funeral agency might obtain one if requested.

Embalming in Brazil, Disposition in the U.S.: Should you decide to have the remains returned to the U.S. for burial, the costs would be substantially greater than a local burial due to the high cost of air freight and embalming. The total cost for preparation and air shipment to the U.S. is approximately US$ 4830.

Cremation in Brazil, Disposition in Brazil: Fees include collection and transportation of cremains, doctor’s certificate, urn, crematorium fees, brief services and delivery of ashes to a family member or a local representative in Brazil. The total cost is approximately US$ 900.

 Cremation in Brazil, Disposition in the U.S.: The cost for preparation, cremation, and air shipment of ashes to the United States is approximately US$ 2070.

 7. Exhumation and Shipment: Remains may not be disinterred for three years without special permission set forth in a judicial order. Cost of preparation and shipment of exhumed remains to the United States is approximately US$ 2070.

Autopsies
An autopsy is mandatory in Brazil when the death is sudden and the cause is unknown or there is reasonable cause to suspect foul play or unnatural causes. When an autopsy is required, it  may cause delays in the issuance of a Brazilian death certificate and the disposition of remains in accordance with the family’s wishes.

8. Local Customs Regarding Funerals, Disposition of Remains, Mourning, Memorial Services: Brazilian funerals include: a funeral ceremony and the cremation or burial of the deceased-in a public or private cemetery.

Remarks: There will be additional costs if the remains need to be transported within country prior to their departure from the state capital. There will also be additional costs should the remains transit an airport outside Porto Alegre/Florianopolis and make a stopover en route to the final destination in the United States.

Disposition of Remains Report: Recife

February 7 2022

Part I. Name of Country: Brazil

Part II. U.S. Consulate General Recife

Address: Rua Gonçalves Maia 163, Recife PE – Brasil

Phone: Country Code 55 Area Code 81 3416-3050  (24 hr Switchboard)

 

State Department Country Specific Information

State Department Travel Information

Smart Travel Enrollment Program (STEP)

 

Part III. Profile of Religions of the Host Country and Religious Services available to visitors

Country Profile: Visit the State Department’s website “Background Note: Brazil” https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35640.htm

Religions: Christianity is the largest religion in Brazil, with Roman Catholics having the most adherents at 64.6% of the population. Protestants make up 22.2% of the population. Other religions in Brazil are Spiritism, and African-based religions such as Umbanda and Candomblé. There are also adherents to Judaism, indigenous religions, Islamism, and Hinduism.

Religious Activities for Visitors: Because English is not widely spoken in the Northeast there are few English services available for most denominations.

PART IV. Funeral Directors, Mortician and Related Services Available in the Northeast:

DISCLAIMER: The U.S. Consulate General Recife, Brazil assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the following persons or firms. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. Professional credentials and areas of expertise are provided directly by the funeral directors, morticians and other service providers.

RECIFE-PE
Funeral Home Casa Baptista
Address: R. da Conceição n. 22- Boa Vista, Recife – PE, 50060-130, Brazil
Phone: (81) 3221 4015

Funeral Home and Crematory Morada da Paz
Address: Avenida Presidente João Goularte, 2118. Vila Torres Galvão.
Paulista – Pernambuco
CEP: 53403-740.
E-mail: moradadapaz@grupovila.com.br
http://www.funerariaecrematorio.com/
Phone: 55 81 4101-2674 / 55 81 99292-2717 / 55 81 99646-0104

Cemetery and Crematory Memorial Guararapes
Address: BR 101 KM 79,3- Jaboatão dos Guararapes-PE, cep: 54320-230
Phone: 55 81 3462 7766/ 55 81 99641 2200
http://www.memorialguararapes.com.br

TERESINA-PI
Funerária Lótus
Tel: 55 86 3231-3063
Avenida Miguel Rosa, nº3651 – P

FORTALEZA-CE
Funerária Alvorada
Tel: (85) 3231-4374
Address: Av. Domingos Olímpio 1021 – Centro – Fortaleza- CE

JOÃO PESSOA-PB
Funsa Funerária N. Sra. Aparecida
Tel: (83) 3221-9318
Address: Praça 2 de Novembro S/N – Varadouro-PB

MACEIÓ-AL
Funerária Pax União
Tel: (82) 3223-7262
Address: Praça Dr. Afrânio Jorge 72- Prado-AL

NATAL-RN
Funerária São Francisco
Tel: (84) 4002-2535
Address: Rua Presidente Bandeira, 487 Alecrim- RN

SAO LUIS- MARANHÃO
Funerária Jardim da Paz
Tel: 55 98 2109-3999
Address: Travessa Clovis Beviláqua, nº 50, Cutim Anil, São Luís – MA
Funerária São Francisco
Tel: 55 98 3225-2197
Av. São Sebastião, n°89 – Cruzeiro do Anil – São Luís – MA

ARACAJU-SE
Funerária Piaf
Tel: 55 79 3214-0406 / 55 79 3214-2322
Addres: Rua Laranjeiras, 1681. Getúlio Vargas – Aracaju-SE

1. Maximum Period Before Burial: There is no Brazilian law limiting the time in which a body must be interred, but the scarcity and expense of refrigerated storage facilities dictate that the disposition of remains be completed as quickly as possible.
2. Embalming: Embalming must be done by a licensed physician, and must be specifically requested. If death was accidental, or occurred in the absence of a physician, local authorities will require an autopsy prior to embalming. When refrigeration facilities are unavailable, embalming must be performed within twenty-four hours following death.
3. Cremation: Cremation is available at the Morada da Paz cemetery and Memorial Guararapes cemetery in Pernambuco, and Jardim Metropolitano in Ceará. All arrangements must be done through a funeral agency. Brazil generally requires written proof, such as a will or notarized document, by the decedent-expressing a desire to be cremated. In lieu of written proof, three witnesses may testify or submit notarized documentation requesting cremation. A court order is required to release remains for cremation when death occurs by other than natural causes.
4. Caskets and Containers: When remains are to be transported out of the country, the body is first embalmed or otherwise appropriately prepared or cremated for shipment. It is then placed in a casket with zinc lining, or urn in the case of cremation, within a wooden coffin which is finally placed in a suitable packing case that can support the weight of the complete container and body. Caskets and urns are available locally. They are prepared according to international regulations and meet the requirements for shipment out of the country.
5. Exportation of Remains Procedures and documents for the exportation of human remains are as follows.

Human Remains: 

Official Death Certificate;
Embassy’s Consular Mortuary Certificate
Embalming Certificate;
Transportation Document issued by Civil Police

Ashes: 
Official Death Certificate;
Certificate of Cremation;

6. Costs: The following figures are estimated in U.S. dollars. All fees are approximate. The exchange rate fluctuates frequently.

Local Burial: Fees include collection and transportation of remains, wood casket, funeral home charges, administrative fees, cost of burial plot in public cemetery for a period of three years, brief services with no mourners present. US$ 600 – US$ 1100.

After three years, the remains are exhumed and placed in a common grave. Remains may be transferred to a small box and placed in a memorial wall for a fee of US$ 250. Perpetual graves are difficult to obtain and very expensive due to a shortage of cemetery space, but the funeral agency might obtain one if requested.

Embalming In Brazil, Disposition in the U.S :
Should you decide to have the remains returned to the U.S. for burial, the costs would be substantially greater than a local burial due to the high cost of air freight and embalming. The total cost for preparation and air shipment to the U.S. is approximately $7550.

Cremation in Brazil, Disposition in Brazil
Fees include collection and transportation of cremains, doctor’s certificate, urn, crematorium fees, brief services and delivery of ashes to a family member or a local representative in Brazil. The total cost is approximately $1100.

Cremation in Brazil, Disposition in the U.S
The cost for preparation, cremation, and air shipment of ashes to the United States is approximately $3000.

7. Exhumation and Shipment:
   Remains may not be disinterred for three years without special permission set forth in a judicial order. Cost of preparation and shipment of exhumed remains to the United States is approximately $6650.

Autopsies
An autopsy is mandatory in Brazil when the death is sudden and the cause is unknown or there is reasonable cause to suspect foul play or unnatural causes. When an autopsy is required, it  may cause delays in the issuance of a Brazilian death certificate and the disposition of remains in accordance with the family’s wishes.

8. Local Customs Regarding Funerals, Disposition of Remains, Mourning, Memorial Services:

Brazilian funerals include: a funeral ceremony and the cremation or burial of the deceased-in a public or private cemetery.

9. Remarks:
There will be additional costs if the remains need to be transported within country prior to their departure from the state capital. There will also be additional costs should the remains transit an airport outside Recife and make a stopover en route to the final destination in the United States.

Disposition of Remains Report: Rio de Janeiro

April, 2022

Part I. Name of Country: Brazil

Part II. U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro
Address: Av. Presidente Wilson, 147, Rio de Janeiro RJ – Brazil
Phone: + 55 21 3823-2000 / 3823-2029  (After-hours)
E-mail: acsrio@state.gov

State Department Country Specific Information

State Department Travel Information

Smart Travel Enrollment Program (STEP)

Part III. Profile of Religions of the Host Country and Religious Services available to visitors

Country Profile: Visit the State Department’s website “Background Note: Brazil”

https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35640.htm

Religions: Christianity is the largest religion in Brazil, with Roman Catholics having the most adherents at 64.6% of the population. Protestants make up 22.2% of the population. Other religions in Brazil are Spiritism, and African-based religions such as Umbanda and Candomblé. There are also adherents to Judaism, indigenous religions, Islamism. and Hinduism.

There are few English services available for most denominations.

PART IV. Funeral Directors, Mortician and Related Services Available in Rio’s district:

DISCLAIMER:  The U.S. Consulate Rio de Janeiro, Brazil assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the following persons or firms.  Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance.  Professional credentials and areas of expertise are provided directly by the funeral directors, morticians and other service providers.    

Vitória – ES

BOM PASTOR FUNERÁRIA
Av. Santo Antônio, 1765 – Santo Antônio, Vitória
CEP: 29026-171
Phone: (+ 55 27) 98804-6704
Website: https://www.bompastorfuneraria.com.br/

FUNERÁRIA RENASCER
Av. Joubert de Barros, 408 – Bento Ferreira, Vitória
CEP: 29050-720
Phone:(+ 55 27) 3071-2021 / 99502-2804
Website: https://renascervitoria.com/ 
E-mail: atendimento@renascervitoria.com

SANTA CASA PAZ – SERVIÇO FUNERÁRIO DA SANTA CASA DE VITÓRIA
Rua Dr. João dos Santos Neves, 143 – Vila Rubim, Vitória
CEP: 29025-023
Phone: (+55 21) 99223-0497
Website: http://www.santacasavitoria.org/santa-casa-paz/ 

Rio de Janeiro – RJ

MARACANÃ ASSISTÊNCIA FUNERAL
(Leonardo – English Speaker)
AVENIDA BRASIL, 6179 – BONSUCESSO
Phone: (+ 55 21) 96518-5422 / 3312-4600 / 3312-4620 (International) / 99880-0477 (Icaro) / 99763-3335 (Leonardo) /98554-0365  (Anderson)
Website: http://maracanaassistencia.com.br/
Email: international@maracanaassistencia.com.br

FUNERÁRIA NOSSA SENHORA DA APRESENTAÇÃO
(Joarene)
RUA SÃO CRISTOVÃO, 408 – SÃO CRISTOVÃO
Phone: (+55 21) 3860-0439 / 3860-2025 / 2580-7970 / 3860-0607 / 98169-3051
Email: f.apresentacao@terra.com.br e f.apresentacao@yahoo.com.br

SERVIÇOS FUNERÁRIOS SALOMÃO LISBOA LTDA
(André Cabral)
AV GEREMÁRIO DANTAS, 108B – TANQUE
Phone: (+ 55 21) 2425 7699 / 3392-8342 / 96505-9000
Email: sacfunerariasl@gmail.com

Búzios – RJ

FUNERÁRIA PLANO BOA VIAGEM
Av. José Bento Ribeiro Dantas, 1770 – Manguinhos, Búzios
CEP: 28950-000
Phone: (+55 21) 98813-210
Website: https://planoboaviagem.com.br/
E-mail: contato@planoboaviagem.com.br

Salvador – BA

LUZ SERVIÇOS FUNERÁRIOS
(Mercedes Aranda)
LADEIRA DO CAMPO SANTO, 52 – FEDERAÇÃO
Phone: (+ 55 71) 3332-9490 / 3247-1915 / 99122-6032
EMAIL: funerarialuz@gmail.com

Maximum Period Before Burial

• When Remains Are Embalmed: If embalmed by using formaldehyde, the body must be buried within five to six days. If fully embalmed by the Spanish “Barnes” system or a similar system, the time permitted for burial is indefinite.
• When Remains Are Not Embalmed: In Rio de Janeiro, the city morgue has refrigeration facilities and not embalmed remains may be kept up to 15 days if necessary. Outside urban areas, refrigeration facilities may be scarce.

Embalming:
Embalming can be done by any qualified person but must be certified by a physician. If death was accidental, or occurred in the absence of a physician, local authorities will require an autopsy prior to embalming. When refrigeration facilities are unavailable, embalming must be performed within twenty-four hours following death.

Cremation:
Cremation is available at Santa Casa da Misericórdia, Penitência and São Francisco Xavier in Rio de Janeiro. All arrangements must be done through a funeral agency and/or a family member.

Brazilian law states that written proof expressing a desire to be cremated is required. In lieu of written proof, three witnesses must testify to the expressed wishes of the deceased or family. A court order is required to release remains for cremation when death occurs from other than natural causes.

Caskets and Containers:
When remains are to be transported out of the country, the body is first embalmed or otherwise appropriately prepared or cremated for shipment. It is then placed in a casket with zinc lining, or urn in the case of cremation, within a wooden coffin which is finally placed in a suitable packing case that can support the weight of the complete container and body. Caskets and urns are available locally. They are prepared according to international regulations and meet the requirements for shipment out of the country.

Exportation of Remains:

Human Remains:
To export human remains, the following documents are required by authorities:

• Official Death Certificate;
• Embassy’s Consular Mortuary Certificate;
• Embalming Certificate;
• Transportation Document issued by Civil Police; and
• Authorization from the Federal Police to ship the remains out of the country.

Ashes: To export cremation, the following documents are required by authorities:

• Official Death Certificate;
• Certificate of Cremation;
• Transportation Document issued by Civil Police; and
• Authorization from the Federal Police to ship the remains out of the country.

Costs:
The following figures are estimated in U.S. dollars. All fees are approximate. The exchange rate fluctuates frequently.

Local Burial:
Fees include collection and transportation of remains, wood casket, funeral home charges, administrative fees, cost of burial plot in public cemetery for a period of five years, brief services with no mourners present. US$ 730 – US$ 900.

After three years, the remains are exhumed and placed in a common grave. Remains may be transferred to a small box and placed in a memorial wall for a fee of US$ 80. Perpetual graves are difficult to obtain and very expensive due to a shortage of cemetery space, but the funeral agency might obtain if requested.

Cremation:
Fees include cremation and doctor’s / funeral director’s certification. US$ 1.000

Cremation in Brazil, Disposition in the U.S.:
Fees include collection and transportation of cremains, doctor’s certificate, urn, crematorium fees, brief services with no mourners present and scattering of ashes. US$ 2,000

Embalming in Brazil, Disposition in the U.S.:

Should you decide to have the remains returned to the U.S. for burial, the costs would be substantially greater than a local burial due to the high cost of air freight and embalming. The total cost for preparation and air shipment to the U.S. is approximately US$ 5,000.

Exhumation and Shipment:
Remains may not be disinterred for three years (adults and children) without special permission from Judicial Order. Cost of preparation and shipment of exhumed remains to the United States is approximately US$ 2,000.

Autopsies:
An autopsy is mandatory in Brazil when the death is sudden and the cause is unknown or there is reasonable cause to suspect foul play or unnatural causes. When an autopsy is required, it  may cause delays in the issuance of a Brazilian death certificate and the disposition of remains in accordance with the family’s wishes.

Remarks:
There will be additional costs if the remains need to be transported within country prior to their departure from the capital. There will also be additional costs should the remains transit an airport outside Rio de Janeiro and make a stopover on route to the final destination in the United States.

July 5, 2019

The laws cited are from the national law of Brazil, The Revised Administrative Code of 1984 (RAC). All costs are given in U.S. dollars, but exchange rates fluctuate frequently.

Maximum Period Before Burial

• When Remains Are Embalmed: If embalmed by using formaldehyde, the body must be buried within five to six days. If fully embalmed by the Spanish “Barnes” system or a similar system, the time permitted for burial is indefinite.
• When Remains Are Not Embalmed: In São Paulo, the city morgue has refrigeration facilities and not embalmed remains may be kept up to 15 days if necessary. Outside urban areas, refrigeration facilities may be scarce.

Embalming:
Embalming must be done by a licensed physician, and must be specifically requested. If the death was accidental, or occurred in the absence of a physician, local authorities will require an autopsy prior to embalming. When refrigeration facilities are unavailable, embalming must be performed within twenty-four hours following death.

Cremation:
Arrangements for cremation generally must be done through a funeral home. Brazilian law states that written proof expressing a desire to be cremated is required. In lieu of written proof, three witnesses must testify to the expressed wishes of the deceased or family. A court order is required to release remains for cremation when death occurs from other than natural causes. Cremation is available at the following locations.

Santa Catarina:

Crematório Vaticano
Rua Pe. William Richard Schiller Filho 452 sl 2 0 Florianópolis, SC
phone: (55) (48) 3236-3006

Crematório Vaticano
Rod. Br 101 km 132 nr. 3650 – Bal. Camboriú, SC
phone: (55) (47) 3361-0400

Crematório Athenas
Rua Profa. Erotildes da Silva Fontes 1200 sl B – Itajaí, SC
Phone: (55) (47) 3348-8134

Paraná:

Crematório Vaticano
Rod. Do Caqui 928 – Campina Grande do Sul, PR
phone: (55) (41) 3019-3006

Crematório Perpétuo Socorro
Av. Des. Hugo Simas 35 – Curitiba, PR
phone: (55) (41) 3338-0191

São Paulo:

Crematório Municipal Dr. Jayme Augusto Lopes
Av. Francisco Falconi 437 – São Paulo, SP
phone: (55) (11) 2347-3549

Crematório Metropolitano Primaveras
Av. Otavio Braga de Mesquita 3601 – Guarulhos, SP
phone: (55) (11) 2404-8900

Crematório Memorial Parque Paulista
R. Dr. Jorge Bauduzzi 520 – Embu das Artes, SP
phone:: (55) (11) 4704-4922

Horto da Paz
Rod. Regis Bittencourt BR 116 KM 290 – Itapecirica da Serra, SP
phone: (55) (11) 4666-5067

Caskets and Containers:
When remains are to be transported out of the country, the body is first embalmed or otherwise appropriately prepared or cremated for shipment. It is then placed in a casket with zinc lining, or urn in the case of cremation, within a wooden coffin which is finally placed in a suitable packing case that can support the weight of the complete container and body. Caskets and urns are available locally. They are prepared according to international regulations and meet the requirements for shipment out of the country.

Exportation of Remains:

Human Remains:
To export human remains, the following documents are required by authorities:

• Official Death Certificate;
• Consulate’s Consular Mortuary Certificate;
• Embalming Certificate;
• Transportation Document issued by Civil Police; and
• Authorization from the Federal Police to ship the remains out of the country.

Ashes: To export cremation, the following documents are required by authorities:

• Official Death Certificate;
• Certificate of Cremation;
• Transportation Document issued by Civil Police; and
• Authorization from the Federal Police to ship the remains out of the country.

Costs
The following figures are estimated in U.S. dollars based on the consular exchange rate of US$ 1.00 = Brazilian Reais 3.60. All fees are approximate. The exchange rate fluctuates frequently.

Local Burial:
Fees include collection and transportation of remains, wood casket, funeral home charges, administrative fees, cost of burial plot in public cemetery for a period of three years, brief services with no mourners present, US$ 1,400.

After three years, the remains are exhumed and placed in a common grave. Remains may be transferred to a small box and placed in a memorial wall for a fee of US$ 1,120. Perpetual graves are difficult to obtain and very expensive due to a shortage of cemetery space, however families may be able to do so by paying for a private cemetery.

Cremation and Disposal of Ashes:
Fees include collection and transportation of cremains, Doctor’s certificate, urn, crematorium fees, brief services with no mourners present and scattering of ashes. US$ 2,700.

Embalming:
Fees include embalming and Doctor’s / funeral director’s certification for shipment to the United States, casket with zinc lining, container for international transportation. US$ 4,800.

Cremation:
Fees include cremation and Doctor’s / funeral director’s certification. US$ 1,900.

Transportation to the United States:
The average weight of casket and containers for the export of remains is 250 Kgs (approximately 550 pounds). Below are estimated prices for air shipment from Sao Paulo to various points in the United States:

Destination Cost São Paulo to New York  $620
São Paulo to Chicago $730
São Paulo to Dallas $1,200
São Paulo to Los Angeles $1,300
São Paulo to Miami $560

The above fees refer to flight costs.

Exhumation and Shipment:
Remains may not be disinterred for three years (adults and children) without special permission by a Judicial Order. The remains (body) can be exhumed with permission of immediate family after three years according to Brazilian law. Cost of preparation and shipment of exhumed remains to the United States is approximately US$ 1,400.

Autopsies
An autopsy is mandatory in Brazil when the death is sudden and the cause is unknown or there is reasonable cause to suspect foul play or unnatural causes. When an autopsy is required, it  may cause delays in the issuance of a Brazilian death certificate and the disposition of remains in accordance with the family’s wishes.

Remarks:
There will be additional costs if the remains need to be transported within country prior to their departure from Sao Paulo. There will also be additional costs should the remains transit an airport outside Sao Paulo and make a stopover on route to the final destination in the United States. These costs should be confirmed with the funeral home.

Distrito Federal

Funerária Bom Pastor
Tel: 61) 3233-1956
(61) 3233-5984
Contact: Claudia do Monte
Cell: (61) 9291-7767
Address: Cruzeiro Center bloco A loja 38 – Cruzeiro Velho

Funerária Dinamica
Tel: (61) 3346-2282
Contact: Claudio Francisco Deveza
Cell: (61) 9942-5940
Address: SCLS 414 bloco A loja 09 – Asa Sul

Funerária Santo Antônio
Tel: (61) 3351-0603
(61) 3563-7778
Contact: Baltazar and/or/Joel Batista da Silva
Cell: (61) 8167-3918
Address: CNC 04 lote 09/12 loja 04 – Taguatinga

Morte e Vida Cerimonial Funerário
Tel: (61) 3445-1155
Contact: Amancio Almeida
Cell: (61) 9966-4237
Address: W-3 Sul 514 bloco B loja 15

Goiás

Funerária Paz Universal
Tel: (62) 3293-2129 and 3233-7847
Contact: Waldecy da Silveira

Funerária Fama
Tel: (62) 3293-5066
Contact: Americano do Brasil Freitas

Funerária Sant’Ana
Tel: (62) 3324-4136(62) 3324-5414
Contact: José Augusto da Silva

Goiânia

Funerária Pax Goiânia
Tel: (62) 99146-8055
(62) 33983-3912
Contact: Pablo Renielly
Cell: (61) 9291-7767
Address: Av. São Paulo com Visc. de Ouro Preto Qd. 46 Lt. 11 – Setor Parque Real – Goiânia/GO

Pirenópolis – GO  

Pax Pirenopolina
Phone: (62) 3331-3556
E-mail: paxpirenopolina@gmail.com
Contact: Altamiro Jacinto de Oliveira Junior
Cell phone: (62) 9.9920-7979
Address: Rua São Paulo, Quadra 26, Lote 12 – Setor Central – Pirenópolis (GO)

Minas Gerais

Valorize Serviços Póstumos LTDA
(Daniel Luiz Santos G. Pereirinha) (English Speaker)
Av do Contorno, 2938 – Bairro Santa Efigênia – BH
Tel: (+ 55 31) 3057-4010
Tel: (+ 55 31) 98458-2301
EMAIL: contato@metropax.com.br / daniel@metropax.com.br / vivianne@metropax.com.br

 

Rio Grande do Sul

Crematório Metropolitano
Av. Prof. Oscar Pereira, 584 – Porto Alegre, RS
Phone: (51) 3252-5000 e (51) 0800-510-2624

Memorial Ecumênico Cristo Rei – Cemitério Parque
Av. Theodomiro Porto da Fonseca, 3249 – São Leopoldo, RS
Phone: (51) 3592-3088 e (51) 0800-510-2006

Crematório Saint Hilaire
Av. Senador Salgado Filho 2980 – Viamão, RS
Phone: (51) 3435-9400 e (51) 0800-510-9899

Funerária Angelus
Tel: (51) 3217-3217
Address: Av. Porf Oscar Pereira 235, Azenha -Porto Alegre, RS

Funerárias Reunidas
Tel: (51) 3223-2699
Address: Av. Prof. Oscar Pereira 91 – Porto Alegre, RS

Funerária São Pedro
Tel: (51) 3223-8091
Address: Av. Porto Alegre 214, Bairro Medianeira – Porto Alegre, RS

Santa Catarina

Funerária São Pedro Ltda
Tel: (48) 3334-3495
Address: R. Pastor William Richard Schisler Filho, 350
Florianópolis, SC

Funerária Santa Catarina
Tel: (48) 3334-3411
Address R. Pastor William Richard Schisler Filho, 372:– Florianópolis, SC

Funerária São Jorge
Tel: (48) 3334-3737
Address: R. Pastor William Richard Schisler Filho, 318  – Florianópolis, SC

Funerária São Joaquim
Tel: (48) 3334-3211
Address: R. Pastor Willian Richard Schisler Filho, 318 – Florianópolis, SC

Vitória – ES

PAX DOMINI SERVIÇOS PÓSTUMOS
(Odina Mutz dos Santos)
AVENIDA NOSSA SRA DOS NAVEGANTES, 451 LJ 05 – PETRO TOWER, ENSEADA DO SUÁ
Phone: (+ 55 27) 3041-2000 /99605-1814 / 99619-3635
Email: paxdomini@paxdomini.net e odina@paxdomini.net

Rio de Janeiro – RJ

MARACANÃ ASSISTÊNCIA FUNERAL
(Leonardo – English Speaker)
AVENIA BRASIL, 6179 – BONSUCESSO
Phone: (+ 55 21) 96518-5422 / 3312-4600 / 3312-4620 (International) / 99880-0477 (Icaro) / 99763-3335 (Leonardo) / 98554-0365  (Anderson)
Website: http://maracanaassistencia.com.br/
Email: international@maracanaassistencia.com.br

FUNERÁRIA NOSSA SENHORA DA APRESENTAÇÃO
(Joarene)
RUA SÃO CRISTOVÃO, 408 – SÃO CRISTOVÃO
Phone: (+55 21) 3860-0439 / 3860-2025 / 2580-7970 / 3860-0607 /98169-3051
Email: f.apresentacao@terra.com.br e f.apresentacao@yahoo.com.br
            
SERVIÇOS FUNERÁRIOS SALOMÃO LISBOA LTDA
(André Cabral)
AV GEREMÁRIO DANTAS, 108B – TANQUE
Phone: (+ 55 21) 2425 7699 / 3392-8342 /96505-9000
Email: sacfunerariasl@gmail.com

Cabo Frio – RJ

CENTRAL DE LUTOS – Funerária Correa Policarpo Ltda
(Marcos Correa and Talmeris – English speaker)
RUA SAMUEL AGENOR ANGENITSKY, 80 VILLE BLACH – CABO FRIO
Phone: (+ 55 22) 2645-5956 /99756-9059 (Mr Marcos) / 98847-0517 (Talmeris) /97401-3800 / 99969-8885
EmailL: marcoscorreacf@hotmail.com
Website: www.centraldelutos.com.br

Salvador – BA

LUZ – SERVIÇOS FUNERÁRIOS
(Mercedes Aranda)
LADEIRA DO CAMPO SANTO, 52 – FEDERAÇÃO
Phone: (+ 55 71) 3332-9490 / 3247-1915 / 99122-6032
Email: funerarialuz@gmail.com                                                     

Alagoas

Funerária Pax União
Tel: (82) 3223-7262
Address: Praça Dr. Afrânio Jorge 72- Prado

Ceará

Funerária Alvorada
Tel: (85) 3231-4374
Address: Av. Domingos Olímpio 1021 – Centro – Fortaleza CE

Maranhão

Funerária Jardim da Paz
Tel: 55 98 2109-3999
Address: Travessa Clovis Beviláqua, nº 50, Cutim Anil, São Luís – MA

Funerária São Francisco
Tel: 55 98 3225-2197
Av. São Sebastião, n°89 – Cruzeiro do Anil – São Luís – MA

Paraíba

Funsa Funerária N. Sra. Aparecida
Tel: (83) 3221-9318
Address: Praça 2 de Novembro S/N – Varadouro

Campo Santo Parque da Paz / Pax Domini Crematório
Av. Assis Chateaubriand, 5460
Velam – Campina Grande – PB
(83) 3331-4300 / 3331-4257 / 98883-0266

Funerária Digna
Av. Pres. Getúlio Vargas, 893 – Prata

Loja Centro
Rua Vidal de Negreiros, 253 – Centro
Campina Grande – PB
(83) 2102-3232

Piauí

Funerária Lótus
Tel: 55 86 3231-3063
Avenida Miguel Rosa, nº3651 – Piaui

Recife

Cemetery and Crematory Morada da Paz
Avenida Presidente João Goularte, 2118. Vila Torres Galvão.
Paulista – Pernambuco
CEP: 53403-740.
E-mail: moradadapaz@grupovila.com.br
http://www.funerariaecrematorio.com/
Tel: 55 81 4101-2674 / 55 81 99292-2717 / 55 81 99646-0104

Funeral Home Casa Baptista
Address: R. da Conceição n. 22- Boa Vista, Recife – PE, 50060-130, Brazil
Phone: (81) 3221 4015

Cemetery and Crematory Memorial Guararapes
Address: BR 101 KM 79,3- Jaboatão dos Guararapes-PE
Cep: 54320-230
Phone: 55 81 3462 7766/ 55 81 99641 2200
http://www.memorialguararapes.com.br

Rio Grande do Norte

Morada da Paz Cemiterios
Tel: (84) 3213-5005
Address: Rua Aurino Vila, 882 , Emaús, Parnamirim-RN-Cep. 59148-590

Sergipe

Funerária Piaf
Tel: 55 79 3214-0406 / 55 79 3214-2322
Addres: Rua Laranjeiras, 1681. Getúlio Vargas – Aracaju, SE

Mato Grosso do Sul

Funerária Monte Fuj
Tel: (67) 3325-2244
Address: Rua 13 de Maio, 4.217 – Vila São Thomé, Campo Grande – MS, 79004-423

Funeraria Pax Mundial
Tel: (67) 3384-5857   (67) 99914-9162
Address: Av. Pres. Ernesto Geisel, 4220 – Campo Grande, MS

Nippon Funeraria
Tel: (67) 3321-7859
Address: Rua Dom Aquino, 1828 – Campo Grande, MS

Anapax Administradora de Servicos Postumos
Tel: (67) 3028-5030
Address: Av. Calogeras, 1707 – Campo Grande, MS

São Paulo

Primaveras Repatriação (24 hour service)
Tel: (11) 2451-6599 or 0800 77 02038
Cell: (11) 97655-1344
Address: Rua Muhidin Ibrahim Havache, 55 (Behind Picanço Cemetery)
Guarulhos – São Paulo, SP

Organização de Lavapés Ltda (Mauri)
Tel: (11) 3348-4150 or (11) 3208-5400
Cell: 11) 99643-8643
Address: Rua Lacerda Franco 351, Cambuci, São Paulo, SP

Waldemar Empresa Funerária (24 hour service)
Tel: (11) 3982-2348
Cell: (11) 99971-4776
Address: Rua Um 441, Centro, Santa Gertrudes, SP 13510-000

Agência Funerária Araçá (24 hour service)
Tel: (11) 3231-5626
Address: Rua Dr. Arnaldo, 300 – Cerqueira Cesar- São Paulo, SP

Funerária Central (24 hour service)
Tel: (11) 3241-3511, ext 7021/7022
Address: Viaduto Dona Paulina s/n – Centro – São Paulo, SP

Funerária Grupo Bom Jesus Internacional
Tel: (11) 98799-3673 24hrs and (11) 4657-1414
Adress: Avenida Guilherme Alfieri – 246 – Parque São Benedito – Santa Isabel – SP

Servico Funerario do Municipio de Sao Paulo
Tel: (11) 5521-2662
Address: Rua Ministro Roberto Cardoso Alves, 186
Santo Amaro – São Paulo

Grupo Funeral Tatuapé (24 hours service)
Phone: +55 (11) 2269-4979 / +55 (11) 2601-1340
Mobile: +55 (11) 95328-2239
Address: Rua David Zeiger, 330
Sao Paulo – SP

Quarta Parada Serviços Funerários
Phone: +55 (11) 4158-2003
Email: contatos@loopinvest.com.br
Website: cemiterioquartaparada.net
Avenida Salim Farah Maluf, 1520.
Quarta Parada – São Paulo – SP. 03304-090

Empresa de Luto XV de Novembro
Phone: +55 (11) 4158-2003
Email: contatos@loopinvest.com.br
Website: funerariaxvdenovembro.com.br
Rua Ifema, 850 – Sala 02. Jardim Mirian.
Vargem Grande Paulista – SP. 06730-000

Paraná

Central de Luto Serviço Funerário de Curitiba
Tel: (41) 3232-6000
Address: Rua João Manoel 480 – Curitiba, PR

A Paranaense Funerária
Tel: (41) 3223-5057
Address: Mariano Torres 218 – Curitiba, PR

Aires Corcini Companhia Ltda
Tel: (41) 3222-8131
Address: Rua 24 de Maio 412, cj 201 – Curitiba, PR

Canaã Agência de Luto
Tel: (41) 3277-2525
Address: R. Anne Frank 3997 Curitiba, PR

Empresa Funerária Magnem Ltda
Tel: (11) 3222-5351
Address: Rua Sao Francisco 147 – Curitiba, PR