Tell the Brunei High Commission as early as possible

The Brunei High Commission asks to be informed as early as possible, so that the necessary arrangements can be made and the process expedited. For urgent consular matters, call +65 8134 2996. Whichever embassy covers the deceased's own nationality must also be told.

What the Brunei High Commission confirmed

• Documents do not need an apostille or attestation. • A consignee and a contact person in Brunei Darussalam must be named. • The High Commission told us it will try to assist and expedite the repatriation. No fee or usual turnaround was stated, so ask when you inform them. • For ashes, the High Commission pointed us to the airline requirements and Brunei customs.

If the deceased was not Bruneian

If the deceased is not a citizen of Brunei, check the requirements of the deceased's own Embassy or High Commission as well.

Documents to prepare in Singapore

Sending remains: • Death certificate, with the name matching the passport • Embalming certificate • Coffin sealing certificate • NEA coffin export permit (your funeral director applies for it) • Passport or travel document of the deceased • Airway bill • Police report, if there is one • NEA memo stating that the remains have no infectious disease and no COVID • Name and contact details of the consignee and a contact person in Brunei Darussalam

Sending ashes: • Death certificate • Cremation certificate • Urn sealing certificate • Passport or travel document of the deceased • The airline's requirements and Brunei customs rules for ashes (check before you book)

What this covers, and what it does not

Kenneth coordinates the Singapore side: the funeral director, embalming and sealing (for remains), the NEA coffin export permit (for remains), the booking with the airline cargo, and the paperwork above. Delivery is to Brunei International (BWN) airport cargo.

Not included: the journey from the airport to the home town, and any prayers or wake held in Singapore before departure. Those are separate and are paid for by the family. For a Work Permit holder or a domestic helper, Singapore's Ministry of Manpower puts the cost of returning the body on the employer, so the employer arranges it. See Sending a Body or Ashes Overseas for the Singapore side in detail.

⚠️ Important

Last confirmed with the Brunei High Commission on 4 November 2026. Embassy rules change, so confirm the current steps before you act.

💡 Tip

Kenneth is a middleman, not the funeral director. He briefs the licensed funeral director, keeps the embassy steps on track, and tells you what is needed from the family. WhatsApp Kenneth at +65 8958 9787 to start.