Repatriating a deceased person will vary depending on where the person passed away or the cause of death. If a person died of natural causes, repatriation usually takes about five to seven days. If there are suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, a required post-mortem conducted by the police may delay the repatriation by up to three months. In some cases, it can be as fast as 10 to 15 days, but that’s more of an exception than the rule. On top of that, some countries have more bureaucratic red tape than others, which can delay the repatriation process even further.