Certified Translation Services
Legal translators: Court-certified translators for death certificates, legal documents, and official correspondence in 40+ languages.
Professional Service Directories
Professional Service Directories
Section titled “Professional Service Directories”International repatriation often requires specialized professional services beyond basic funeral and transportation arrangements. Our curated directory includes certified translation services, legal experts, cultural consultants, and emergency response specialists worldwide.
Professional Service Categories
Section titled “Professional Service Categories”Legal & Regulatory Experts
International law specialists: Immigration attorneys, estate lawyers, and regulatory compliance experts for complex legal issues.
Cultural & Religious Consultants
Cultural specialists: Religious leaders, cultural experts, and ceremony coordinators for appropriate funeral preparations.
Emergency Response Teams
Crisis coordination: 24/7 emergency response teams, medical repatriation specialists, and disaster response coordinators.
Certified Translation Services
Section titled “Certified Translation Services”Legal Document Translation
Section titled “Legal Document Translation”American Translation Services Network
East Coast - New York:
Company: Legal Translation Associates, Address: 200 Park Avenue, Suite 1700, New York, NY 10166, Phone: +1 (212) 490-0202, Emergency: +1 (212) 490-0203 (24/7), Specialization: Death certificates, legal documents, medical records, Languages: Spanish, French, German, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Certifications: ATA certified, court approved, notarized translations, Turnaround: 24-48 hours standard, same-day emergency, Cost: $40-80 per page + certification fees.
West Coast - Los Angeles:
Company: Pacific Legal Translations, Address: 865 South Figueroa Street, Suite 1200, Los Angeles, CA 90017, Phone: +1 (213) 628-2121, Emergency: +1 (213) 628-2122 (24/7), Specialization: Asian languages, medical terminology, Languages: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Tagalog, Certifications: California court certified, medical specialization, Turnaround: 48-72 hours standard, 24-hour rush available, Cost: $50-90 per page + authentication fees.
Central - Chicago:
Company: Midwest Document Services, Address: 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 4400, Chicago, IL 60606, Phone: +1 (312) 263-0022, Emergency: +1 (312) 263-0023 (24/7), Specialization: European languages, Slavic specialization, Languages: Polish, Russian, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Croatian, Certifications: Illinois court certified, USCIS approved, Turnaround: 24-72 hours depending on language, Cost: $35-70 per page + notarization.
European Translation Network
United Kingdom:
Company: London Legal Translations Ltd., Address: 25 Southampton Buildings, London WC2A 1AL, Phone: +44 20 7831 9001, Emergency: +44 20 7831 9002 (24/7), Specialization: Commonwealth countries, Arabic, French, Languages: French, German, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Certifications: CIOL certified, UK courts approved, Turnaround: 24-48 hours standard, Cost: £30-60 per page + certification.
Germany:
Company: Berlin Translation Services GmbH, Address: Unter den Linden 21, 10117 Berlin, Phone: +49 30 2062 2900, Emergency: +49 30 2062 2901 (24/7), Specialization: Eastern European languages, Turkish, Languages: Russian, Polish, Turkish, Czech, Hungarian, Certifications: German court certified, EU approved, Turnaround: 48-72 hours standard, Cost: €40-75 per page + authentication.
France:
Company: Paris Traduction Juridique, Address: 15 Rue de la Banque, 75002 Paris, Phone: +33 1 42 86 20 27, Emergency: +33 1 42 86 20 28 (24/7), Specialization: African languages, Arabic, Portuguese, Languages: Arabic, Portuguese, Wolof, Bambara, Lingala, Certifications: French court certified, consular approved, Turnaround: 3-5 business days standard, Cost: €45-85 per page + legalization.
Asian Translation Services
Singapore:
Company: Asia Legal Translation Services, Address: 6 Battery Road, #40-02A, Singapore 049909, Phone: +65 6223 1388, Emergency: +65 6223 1389 (24/7), Specialization: ASEAN languages, Chinese dialects, Languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Certifications: Singapore certified, ASEAN approved, Turnaround: 24-72 hours depending on language, Cost: S$60-120 per page + certification.
Japan:
Company: Tokyo Legal Translation Center, Address: 2-11-2 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0014, Phone: +81 3 3581 3344, Emergency: +81 3 3581 3345 (24/7), Specialization: Legal documents, medical records, Languages: Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese, Certifications: Japanese court certified, notarized, Turnaround: 2-5 business days, Cost: ¥8,000-15,000 per page + certification.
Australia:
Company: Australian Document Translation Services, Address: Level 10, 84 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Phone: +61 2 9233 4200, Emergency: +61 2 9233 4201 (24/7), Specialization: Pacific languages, immigration documents, Languages: Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Greek, Italian, Certifications: NAATI certified, DIBP approved, Turnaround: 48-96 hours standard, Cost: A$55-95 per page + certification.
Legal & Regulatory Experts
Section titled “Legal & Regulatory Experts”International Estate and Immigration Law
Section titled “International Estate and Immigration Law”Cross-Border Estate Planning
New York - International Estate Law:
Firm: Morrison & Foerster LLP, Attorney: Sarah J. Chen, JD, LLM (International Tax), Address: 250 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019, Phone: +1 (212) 468-8000, Emergency: +1 (212) 468-8001 (Partner direct line), Specialization: International estate planning, tax implications of death abroad, Languages: English, Mandarin, Spanish, Services: Estate administration, tax planning, international probate, Rates: $500-800/hour, consultation $350.
London - UK/EU Estate Law:
Firm: Allen & Overy LLP, Solicitor: James P. Williams, LLB, Solicitor, Address: One Bishops Square, London E1 6AD, Phone: +44 20 3088 0000, Emergency: +44 20 3088 0001 (24/7 partner line), Specialization: EU succession regulation, UK probate law, Languages: English, French, German, Services: International probate, succession planning, tax advice, Rates: £400-700/hour, initial consultation £300.
Switzerland - International Wealth Management:
Firm: Lenz & Staehelin, Attorney: Dr. Klaus Mueller, JD, PhD, Address: Route de Chêne 30, 1211 Geneva 6, Phone: +41 58 450 70 00, Emergency: +41 58 450 70 01 (Partner emergency), Specialization: International succession, Swiss banking law, Languages: German, English, French, Italian, Services: Wealth succession, international tax, estate planning, Rates: CHF 600-1,000/hour, consultation CHF 400.
Immigration Law Specialists
Washington DC - Federal Immigration:
Firm: Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, Attorney: Maria Rodriguez, JD, Immigration Specialist, Address: 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: +1 (202) 263-3000, Emergency: +1 (202) 263-3001 (Emergency immigration line), Specialization: Death abroad, visa complications, family immigration, Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Services: Emergency visas, repatriation documentation, family petitions, Rates: $350-550/hour, emergency consultation $400.
Toronto - Canadian Immigration:
Firm: Bellissimo Law Group PC, Lawyer: Mario D. Bellissimo, JD, Certified Immigration Specialist, Address: 347 Bay Street, Suite 1000, Toronto, ON M5H 2R7, Phone: +1 (416) 596-2535, Emergency: +1 (416) 596-2536 (24/7 emergency), Specialization: Canadian repatriation, temporary resident permits, Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, Services: Emergency permits, repatriation visas, family reunification, Rates: CAD $400-650/hour, consultation CAD $350.
Brussels - EU Immigration Law:
Firm: Loyens & Loeff, Attorney: Dr. Anne Pieter van der Mei, JD, PhD (EU Law), Address: Rue de la Loi 179, 1040 Brussels, Belgium, Phone: +32 2 743 43 43, Emergency: +32 2 743 43 44 (EU emergency line), Specialization: EU free movement, Schengen regulations, Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Services: EU documentation, repatriation procedures, family reunification, Rates: €450-750/hour, consultation €350.
Cultural & Religious Consultants
Section titled “Cultural & Religious Consultants”Multi-Faith Religious Coordination
Section titled “Multi-Faith Religious Coordination”Christian Denominations:
Catholic Services - Vatican Coordination:
Organization: Catholic Relief Services, Contact: Father Michael O’Brien, Director of International Affairs, Address: 228 W. Lexington Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, Phone: +1 (410) 625-2220, Emergency: +1 (410) 625-2221 (Priest emergency line), Specialization: Catholic funeral rites, Vatican coordination, papal blessings, Languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Polish, Services: Last rites coordination, Catholic burial preparation, papal documentation, Coverage: Worldwide Catholic network, Vatican connections.
Orthodox Christian Services:
Organization: Orthodox Church in America, Contact: Archbishop Alexander (Golitzin), Address: 6850 N. Hempstead Turnpike, Syosset, NY 11791, Phone: +1 (516) 922-0550, Emergency: +1 (516) 922-0551 (Archbishop emergency), Specialization: Orthodox funeral services, monastic coordination, Languages: English, Russian, Greek, Serbian, Romanian, Services: Orthodox preparation, iconography, memorial services, Coverage: Eastern Orthodox worldwide network.
Jewish Services - Orthodox Union:
Organization: Orthodox Union, Contact: Rabbi David Cohen, Director of Community Services, Address: 11 Broadway, New York, NY 10004, Phone: +1 (212) 563-4000, Emergency: +1 (212) 563-4001 (Rabbi emergency hotline), Specialization: Jewish burial law (halakha), kosher preparation, Languages: English, Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian, French, Services: Tahara preparation, shiva coordination, kaddish arrangements, Coverage: Worldwide Orthodox Jewish community.
Islamic Services - Islamic Society:
Organization: Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), Contact: Imam Abdullah Rahman, Director of Religious Affairs, Address: 6555 S. County Road 750 E, Plainfield, IN 46168, Phone: +1 (317) 839-8157, Emergency: +1 (317) 839-8158 (Imam emergency line), Specialization: Islamic funeral rites (janazah), qibla alignment, Languages: Arabic, English, Urdu, Turkish, Persian, Indonesian, Services: Ghusl preparation, janazah prayers, burial direction, Coverage: Global Islamic community network.
Buddhist Services:
Theravada Buddhist Coordination:
Organization: Buddhist Churches of America, Contact: Rev. Dr. Kenneth Tanaka, Senior Minister, Address: 1710 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, Phone: +1 (415) 776-5600, Emergency: +1 (415) 776-5601 (Minister emergency), Specialization: Buddhist funeral rites, meditation ceremonies, Languages: English, Japanese, Thai, Burmese, Sinhala, Services: Chanting ceremonies, cremation rites, merit dedication, Coverage: Southeast Asian Buddhist communities.
Tibetan Buddhist Services:
Organization: Office of Tibet, Contact: Geshe Lobsang Tenzin, Religious Affairs Director, Address: 241 East 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016, Phone: +1 (212) 213-5010, Emergency: +1 (212) 213-5011 (Geshe emergency), Specialization: Tibetan death rituals, sky burial alternatives, Languages: Tibetan, English, Hindi, Chinese, Services: Bardo rituals, prayer flag ceremonies, monastery coordination, Coverage: Tibetan Buddhist communities worldwide.
Hindu Services - Vedic Coordination:
Organization: Hindu Temple Society of North America, Contact: Pandit Ravi Gupta, Chief Priest, Address: 45-57 Bowne Street, Flushing, NY 11355, Phone: +1 (718) 460-8484, Emergency: +1 (718) 460-8485 (Pandit emergency), Specialization: Hindu funeral rites (antyesti), Vedic ceremonies, Languages: Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Services: Cremation rites, ash immersion, pitra paksha ceremonies, Coverage: Global Hindu community network.
Cultural Heritage Specialists
Section titled “Cultural Heritage Specialists”Native American Tribal Coordination:
Organization: National Congress of American Indians, Contact: Dr. Sarah Deer, Cultural Affairs Director, Address: 1516 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: +1 (202) 466-7767, Emergency: +1 (202) 466-7768 (Cultural emergency), Specialization: Tribal customs, federal recognition, sacred sites, Languages: English, plus various tribal languages, Services: Tribal ceremony coordination, eagle feather acquisition, sacred burial, Coverage: 574 federally recognized tribes.
African Diaspora Cultural Services:
Organization: African Heritage Foundation, Contact: Dr. Kwame Asante, Cultural Director, Address: 2560 Green Bay Road, Evanston, IL 60201, Phone: +1 (847) 491-7323, Emergency: +1 (847) 491-7324 (Cultural emergency), Specialization: African traditional religions, diaspora connections, Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Swahili, Yoruba, Arabic, Services: Traditional ceremonies, ancestral connections, cultural preparation, Coverage: African diaspora communities worldwide.
Chinese Cultural Coordination:
Organization: Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, Contact: Master Li Wei, Cultural Director, Address: 62 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013, Phone: +1 (212) 226-6200, Emergency: +1 (212) 226-6201 (Cultural emergency), Specialization: Feng shui, traditional Chinese medicine, ancestor worship, Languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, English, Hakka, Teochew, Services: Feng shui consultation, traditional preparation, ancestral ceremonies, Coverage: Chinese communities worldwide.
Japanese Cultural Services:
Organization: Japan Society, Contact: Sensei Hiroshi Tanaka, Cultural Affairs Director, Address: 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017, Phone: +1 (212) 832-1155, Emergency: +1 (212) 832-1156 (Cultural emergency), Specialization: Shinto rituals, Buddhist ceremonies, traditional preparation, Languages: Japanese, English, Services: Shinto purification, Buddhist rites, traditional ceremonies, Coverage: Japanese communities worldwide.
Emergency Response Teams
Section titled “Emergency Response Teams”Crisis Coordination Services
Section titled “Crisis Coordination Services”Medical Emergency Response:
International SOS:
Service: Global medical and repatriation services, Headquarters: 8 Neshaminy Interplex, Suite 207, Trevose, PA 19053, Phone: +1 (215) 942-8000, Emergency: +1 (215) 942-8226 (24/7 emergency operations), Specialization: Medical evacuation, repatriation coordination, Coverage: 90+ countries, 1,000+ locations, Services: Air ambulance, medical escort, family coordination, Languages: 100+ languages supported, Response Time: 2-6 hours emergency mobilization.
Allianz Partners (formerly Allianz Worldwide Partners):
Service: Medical assistance and repatriation, Address: 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233, Phone: +1 (800) 284-8300, Emergency: +1 (804) 673-1177 (24/7 medical emergency), Specialization: Travel insurance claims, medical repatriation, Coverage: Worldwide network, insurance integration, Services: Medical transport, family assistance, claim processing, Languages: 60+ languages supported, Response Time: 1-4 hours emergency activation.
Global Rescue:
Service: Crisis response and evacuation services, Address: 35 Court Street, Lebanon, NH 03766, Phone: +1 (617) 459-4200, Emergency: +1 (617) 459-4200 (24/7 operations center), Specialization: High-risk evacuation, crisis response, Coverage: Worldwide, including conflict zones, Services: Security evacuation, medical transport, crisis management, Languages: 40+ languages supported, Response Time: 30 minutes emergency assessment.
Disaster Response Coordination:
Control Risks:
Service: Security and crisis management, Address: 1775 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: +1 (202) 463-5300, Emergency: +1 (202) 463-5301 (24/7 security operations), Specialization: Political risk, security evacuation, crisis management, Coverage: 35+ countries, conflict zone expertise, Services: Security assessment, evacuation planning, family coordination, Languages: 50+ languages supported, Response Time: Immediate threat assessment.
Kenyon International Emergency Services:
Service: Mass fatality management, disaster victim identification, Address: 1 Kenyon Way, Houston, TX 77064, Phone: +1 (281) 999-1100, Emergency: +1 (281) 999-1111 (24/7 disaster response), Specialization: Mass casualty events, disaster victim identification, Coverage: Worldwide deployment capability, Services: Family assistance, victim identification, repatriation coordination, Languages: 30+ languages supported, Response Time: 4-12 hours deployment.
FTI Consulting - Crisis & Litigation:
Service: Crisis communication and management, Address: 555 12th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: +1 (202) 312-9100, Emergency: +1 (202) 312-9101 (Crisis hotline), Specialization: Crisis communication, litigation support, regulatory issues, Coverage: Global network, government relations, Services: Media management, stakeholder communication, regulatory coordination, Languages: 25+ languages supported, Response Time: 1-2 hours crisis activation.
Technology & Communication Services
Section titled “Technology & Communication Services”Digital Coordination Platforms
Section titled “Digital Coordination Platforms”Secure Communication Networks:
Iridium Satellite Communications:
Service: Global satellite communication services, Address: 1750 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1400, McLean, VA 22102, Phone: +1 (703) 287-7400, Emergency: +1 (703) 287-7401 (Emergency satellite), Specialization: Remote area communication, crisis communication, Coverage: Truly global satellite coverage including polar regions, Services: Voice, data, emergency beacons, GPS tracking, Response Time: Immediate satellite connection.
Emergency Translation Hotlines:
Language Line Solutions:
Service: 24/7 telephone interpretation services, Address: 1 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Building One, Suite 200, Monterey, CA 93940, Phone: +1 (800) 752-6096, Emergency: +1 (800) 752-0093 (24/7 interpretation), Specialization: Medical interpretation, legal interpretation, crisis communication, Coverage: 240+ languages available, Services: Telephone interpretation, video interpretation, document translation, Response Time: Average 10-15 seconds connection time.
Professional Service Coordination
Section titled “Professional Service Coordination”Comprehensive Service Integration
Section titled “Comprehensive Service Integration”Our Professional Coordination Services:
24/7 Professional Coordination Center:
Operations: Round-the-clock coordination with all professional services, Languages: 40+ languages with native speakers on staff, Response Time: Maximum 30 minutes for emergency coordination, Coverage: Global network of vetted professional service providers.
Quality Assurance Standards:
Certification Verification: All professionals maintain current certifications, Background Checks: Enhanced security clearances for sensitive cases, Performance Monitoring: Regular service quality assessments and feedback, Emergency Protocols: Crisis response procedures and backup service providers.
Cost Management:
Transparent Pricing: All professional fees quoted upfront, Insurance Coordination: Direct billing with major insurance providers, Emergency Fund Access: Pre-approved emergency funding for crisis situations, Cost Optimization: Bulk service agreements for reduced professional fees.
Our professional service directory is continuously updated and expanded to ensure comprehensive global coverage. All service providers undergo regular certification reviews and performance assessments to maintain the highest standards of professional service.