Keys on the repatriation to Cuba of remains of individuals who passed away in the United States.

The repatriation of the remains of Cubans who passed away in the United States has been a recurring issue in recent years among families who wish for their loved ones to be returned to their country of origin.

The recent death of Cuban reggaeton artist El Taiger and the imminent shipment of his remains to Cuba has once again brought the topic to the forefront.

A recent report by Telemundo 51 journalist Yuniesky Ramírez has provided answers to some recurring questions.

The repatriation of remains, whether to Cuba or anywhere else in the world, is not as complicated as some believe, according to Marité Torres, director of the Van Orsdel funeral home in Kendall, as revealed to the mentioned media.

The process typically takes about a week, although in the case of Cuba, the time may be longer and can take up to two weeks.

"Between obtaining signatures, translating documents into Spanish, sending them to the consulate in Washington, and receiving the permit, we are already ready for the flight," Torres explained.

To transport a body by air, only the death certificate is required.

The chosen funeral home will handle all the necessary procedures for repatriation.

The service costs between 6,800 and 7,000 dollars for Cuba.

Once in Havana, the remains will be delivered exclusively to the funeral home at Calzada and K, in the Havana municipality of Plaza de la Revolución.

The transfer of ashes is simpler and does not require as many procedures as that of a body, as family members can personally take care of bringing the ashes.

"With the cremation permit and the death certificate, ashes can be transported on the plane without complications," noted Marité Torres.

Torres also pointed out that it is not mandatory for a direct relative to request the repatriation.

"If it is the closest person, they can make arrangements to send the remains to Cuba," he/she commented.

Despite how it may seem, the repatriation of human remains from one country to another is an increasingly accessible process, facilitated by specialized funeral homes that allow for the fulfillment of the wishes of those who wish to rest in their homeland.