Transfer of Human Remains

Transfer of Human Remains

Person in Charge:
Mr. Tony Barkachy 
Tel: 1 (212) 744-7905, ext  3
Email: [email protected]

Alternate Person in Charge:
Mr. Habib Osman
Tel: 1 (212) 744-7905, ext 2
Email: [email protected]

At the Consulate or via certified mail at your own risk, while noting that we only receive mail on working days and during working hours. Check our holiday and working hours schedule for more details. Kindly note that we don’t collect mail from the post office or the offices of any mailing service.

Complete a transfer of human remains form (select the link to get the form)

·         Two copies of the death certificate.

·         Two copies of the official Health Department certificate for epidemic and communicable diseases.

·         Two copies of the funeral home’s embalmment certificate.

·         Two copies of a recent family/individual ikhraj kayd or Lebanese identification card (I.D.) for the deceased.

·         Where applicable, Lebanese passport of the deceased.

·         If the deceased is not Lebanese: two copies of the birth certificate and passport if available.

·         Complete a death registration application.

·         Fees: $50.00  (only money orders payable to the Consulate General of Lebanon are accepted).  

.         Certified self-addressed and stamped envelope for return (no return fees are accepted), at your own risk, while noting that we only receive mail on working days and during working hours. Check our holiday and working hours schedule for more details. Kindly note that we don’t collect mail from the post office or the offices of any mailing service.