The next-of-kin or the family representative may contact the local funeral home directly for the arrangements of returning the remains to the United States.  Normally, the next-of-kin will identify a funeral home in the United States as the consignee and provide the Taiwan funeral home with the contact information of the consignee for the shipping arrangements.

CDC requirements for importing human remains depend upon if the body has been embalmed, cremated, or if the person died from a quarantinable communicable disease.

Please see the following websites for additional information.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC’s guidance

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) CBP’s guidance

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) TSA’s guidance