Prices from our General Price List, effective July 21, 2026 · Page updated
What the $3,850 package includes
Seven services make up the package. Each one also appears on our General Price List, so you can see what it costs on its own. These are Dallas-side services, so the package price is the same whichever state in Mexico your loved one is going to.
- RemovalWe bring your loved one into our care from the hospital, home, care facility or medical examiner.
- EmbalmingThe preparation that shipping a body to Mexico generally calls for, by a licensed embalmer.
- 20-gauge steel casketSelected from our package caskets. You can see our full range on the caskets page.
- CasketingPlacing your loved one in the casket with care.
- Help with all legal documentsWe prepare and assemble the Texas and consular paperwork with you, including the burial-transit permit and the consulate request.
- One certified death certificateA certified copy of the Texas death certificate.
- ApostilleThe Texas apostille that lets Mexican authorities accept the death certificate.
What is priced separately
These costs depend on the route, the carrier and the family's choices in Mexico. Federal law gives you a written, itemized statement of everything you select, so you see each one before you commit.
- Air transport by airline cargo, or ground transport, to Mexico.
- An air tray or combination unit ($300 on our price list), or an overseas shipping container ($600), when the carrier requires one.
- The receiving funeral home, services, cemetery and burial in Mexico.
- Additional certified death certificates ($4 each after the first).
- A different casket, if you prefer one.
- Any other item on our General Price List that you choose.
How the package compares with our itemized prices
Bought one at a time from our General Price List, the same services add up to $5,916. The package is $3,850. It is offered in addition to our itemized prices, not in place of them, and every item stays available on its own.
| Service on our General Price List | Price |
|---|---|
| Forwarding remains to another funeral home (includes our basic services) | $3,150 |
| Transfer from place of death, up to 300 lbs | $300 |
| Embalming | $750 |
| Dressing and casketing | $200 |
| 20-gauge steel casket (lowest-priced 20-gauge model) | $995 |
| Legal paperwork: translations, consular fees, apostilles | $500 |
| First certified death certificate | $21 |
| Total if bought separately | $5,916 |
| Mexico repatriation package | $3,850 |
How the package works, step by step
Most of the work happens in Dallas before your loved one travels. We keep the family informed at each step.
- Call us at any hour. Tell us where your loved one is now and the town in Mexico where the family is waiting. Our line is answered 24 hours a day: (214) 550-7369.
- We bring your loved one into our care. We handle the removal and release with the hospital, facility or medical examiner.
- We prepare the documents with you. We order the certified death certificate, request the apostille from the Texas Secretary of State, and prepare the burial-transit permit and the consular request.
- Embalming and casketing. Your loved one is prepared and placed in the 20-gauge steel casket.
- The consulate reviews the file. Mexico's May 2025 consular protocol, section 15.2, sets a maximum of five calendar days to decide the transit-permit and embalming-certificate visas.
- Your loved one travels home. By the air or ground route the family chooses, to the receiving funeral home in Mexico.
No webpage can promise an arrival date. When you call, we tell you which step is still open.
Documents we help you assemble
The Texas DSHS Death Registration Handbook, revised January 2026, says a burial-transit permit, a certified Texas death certificate and a Texas apostille are generally required to ship a body from Texas to Mexico. Spanish translations may also be needed. The Mexican Consulate in Dallas issues the Visado de Tránsito de Cadáver o Cenizas.
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Your loved one's identity and nationality | Consulates ask for proof such as a Mexican birth certificate, passport or voter card (consular guidance, 2025). |
| Proof of your relationship | It shows you can authorize the funeral home to take charge of your loved one. |
| The receiving funeral home in Mexico | Its name, address and phone number go into the consular file. |
| The exact spelling of every name | Names on the Texas death certificate should match the Mexican records. Tell us about any difference early. |
Our document guide explains how each record differs. The Mexico repatriation guide covers every step in depth.
Why families call Vargas–London
- One published price. You see the package and every itemized price before you call.
- A 24-hour line. Call (214) 550-7369 at any hour.
- English and Spanish. Our guides, forms and this page are in both languages.
- A licensed funeral director on staff. Carlos Vargas, Texas Funeral Service Commission license #119648.
- Your rights stay intact. The package never replaces our itemized prices. You may still choose items one at a time.
Questions families ask
Does the $3,850 include the flight?
No. Airline cargo or ground transport depends on the route and the carrier. We quote it separately, in writing, once the destination and the receiving funeral home are known.
Is embalming required to send a body to Mexico?
Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Shipping a body to Mexico generally calls for an embalming certificate, which the consulate reviews. If the family chooses cremation instead, read our guide to taking ashes to Mexico.
Can we choose a different casket?
Yes. Our caskets page lists every model and price. We give you the new total in writing before anything is arranged.
Can we buy the casket somewhere else?
Yes. The FTC Funeral Rule lets you supply a casket bought elsewhere without a handling fee. Ask us how that changes the package price.
How long does it take?
It depends on the documents, the consulate and the transport. The May 2025 consular protocol sets a maximum of five calendar days for the consulate to decide the transit visas. We tell you which step is still open whenever you call.
Can the Mexican consulate help with the cost?
Mexican consulates run a program that may help qualifying families with the cost of returning remains. Ask the protection department of the Mexican Consulate in Dallas whether your family qualifies.
How is this different from your Mexico guide?
The Mexico guide explains every document and decision in depth. This page is the one-price package for families who want us to handle the Dallas side.
Sources
- Texas DSHS: Death Registration Handbook, January 2026
- Mexican Consulate in Dallas: transit of remains
- SRE: consular service protocol, May 2025
- Texas Secretary of State: authentication questions
- Mexican Consulate in Atlanta: returning remains to Mexico, February 2025
- FTC: the Funeral Rule
- Vargas–London: General Price List, effective July 21, 2026
You may choose only the items you desire. However, any funeral arrangements you select will include a charge for our basic services and overhead. Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. This package is offered in addition to, not in place of, our itemized prices. Prices are subject to change; our complete General Price List is available at the funeral home and online.