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Originally posted by sudesingh

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Originally posted by Gapodi

This information is exactly how it goes for carrying ashes to India, not the body.
There is no legal/ethical/scientific reason not to take ashes home. They are in a hermetically sealed plastic box in any case.
You do need to get a paper from Indian consulate which may also mean cancellation of Indian passport etc. This is a legal requirement even if no one asks for it.
Carrying ashes is much cheaper and easier than taking body back.
You do NOT have to dress up the body, the funeral home can do it for you, the way you want it and in whatever dress.

One of the best thing in Canada is that hospital can provide you with phone number of a social worker in your area who can advise you how to proceed. But in any case you already know what steps are to be taken.

Funerals are quite expensive and can cost $xxxxx depending on requirements

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1. My 1st post has the details of how to transport a dead body to India. At no point (in my 2nd message) did I say that this is the way to carry a a body to India.

2. I don't see where the question about legal/ethical/scientific reason comes in the picture for taking ashes home. Did I say something my post that implied that.

3. I have taken ashes to India and disposed it also. So I know how they are packed. BTW, it was so well packed that we had a tough time opening the packaging.

4. All it said in the paperwork was that CGI is REQUESTING the customs & other authorities to please co-operate. I did not provide the India passport to the consulate, so I don't see where the Q of cancellation comes in the picture

5. When you lose a loved one, it's natural that you dress them up yourself, and bid farewell in a respectful way. It's something that's being followed for years and will probably be followed for years to come. Again a personal choice.

6. To your contrary, you can have a direct disposal for as low as $1500. Everything else is your choice and that's what makes the funeral expensive.

And before you start raising your finger - just to let you know I don't have any connection with the funeral home that I get a cut for every person cremated. I can see that coming next....

How about you respond directly to the OP's query without contradicting what someone has posted

I can just see this thread getting messy... Mod's please lock / delete it before it gets there. It's a very touch subject, unfortunately CD's like to mess with everything.

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My post was just to clarify a few things from my perspective and not to contradict or attack anyone. Hopefully the information will help those in need of it.