MacKinnon & Bowes has lead the way since 1966 as a nationally recognized resource for the repatriation or shipment of deceased persons internationally. This role has meant that MacKinnon & Bowes serves not only funeral directors, but a wide variety of those interested in the International forwarding of remains. MacKinnon & Bowes is often contacted by any of the following seeking assistance: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade for Canada, Department of National Defense for Canada, Department of History and Heritage for Canada, Health and Welfare Canada, Canada Customs and Immigration, National and International providers of Travel and Health Insurance and their assistance branches such as: RBC Insurance, Assured Assistance, Blue Cross, and World Travel Protection, World Access, AXA, Insurance, Global Excel, Medex, Medipac Assist, Potruff & Smith, Thomas Cook Travel, and more.


Proper documentation and meeting each country's requirements is essential for your clients to reach their destination with their loved one's remains or cremains on their first trip. Don't learn the hard way! Do it right the first time. Use Mackinnon & Bowes – a company that specializes in international shipments.