Pickup, embalming, coffin preparation, airport cargo coordination and destination release guidance—arranged in one sequence for domestic movement by flight.
A deceased person does not move through the normal passenger baggage process. The body is prepared, documented and accepted through airline cargo. We coordinate the steps in sequence so the coffin reaches the airport only after the documents and preparation are ready for cargo handling.
We quote the full air-movement chain before work starts, so essential preparation is not added later as a surprise.
A one-hour flight does not mean a one-hour transfer. Most of the work happens before departure and again after landing. Planning around the whole chain avoids missed cargo cut-offs and unrealistic expectations.
Embalming, body preparation, coffin packing and certificates.
Airport transfer, reporting, verification, weighing and airline acceptance.
*Illustrative for many short domestic sectors; actual duration depends on destination and routing.
Planning allowance for cargo processing and authorised collection.
*Common city allowance only; distance and traffic vary. Charged separately.
For the domestic air movements we arrange, we first check the death-related documents and police clearance before the coffin is sent for cargo reporting. Embalming and coffin certificates are prepared during the service process.
For air transportation arranged through Swargayatraa, we do not send the body to cargo without embalming and the required coffin preparation. We use our three-layer preparation standard for the air cases we coordinate, subject to the operating carrier's acceptance requirements. Embalming is normally completed in a hospital or at a private embalming centre by an appropriate medical practitioner.
Air cargo is charged on the prepared shipment, not only the person's body weight. The coffin and packing add to the final cargo weight, and airlines can price different weight bands differently.
Airlines do not all use the same tariff table. We check the final airline, route, packed weight and available cargo rate before the case begins.
Final quote before startAirline rules differ. Some carriers require an accompanying passenger or representative and proof of relationship, while other cargo arrangements can differ. We check the operating airline's current requirement before confirming the movement. Any passenger ticket is charged separately.
Yes, subject to passenger availability and airline requirements. The passenger booking and the human-remains cargo booking are separate. Travelling on the same flight can make destination coordination easier, but it is not automatically mandatory on every movement.
We prefer a practical direct flight where one is available because it reduces cargo transfers. If the destination does not have a workable direct option, we can coordinate a connecting routing subject to airline acceptance through the connection.
A family member or authorised receiver should be identified before departure. We share the available flight / cargo details and guide the receiver on collection from the destination cargo facility and the identification or papers they should keep ready.
The coffin is handled through airline cargo rather than the normal passenger baggage belt. We coordinate the Bangalore-side process around Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) and prepare the family for destination release.
Airline operations can change after the body has already been embalmed and packed. We explain the available next step rather than leaving the family to restart the process alone.
If an airline cargo charge or passenger ticket is eligible for refund, it is processed according to the airline's applicable rules and timeline. An immediate refund should not be expected at the time of cancellation.
Once embalming has been performed, that work and its associated cost have already been incurred.
The coffin and three-layer packing remain prepared for the deceased even if the planned flight is later cancelled.
Depending on cargo availability and the family's preference, the next option can be another suitable flight or a separately quoted road journey.
With the pickup location, destination, approximate weight and document status, our team can check the preparation requirement and available air movement before giving the final quote.
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Exact airline requirements, cargo availability and pricing are confirmed for each case before movement.
