Charon funeral services

Repatriation (transportation of the dead) from European countries

Most people do not find it easy to talk about their own death. Such reflections are not positive, but everyone has the right to choose a place of eternal rest. Having taken care of the organizational and material aspects of the funeral, you can easily say goodbye to a loved one. There are situations when a person dies in a foreign country, far from his native home. If a relative died abroad, additional nuances and financial costs await you. In this case, many questions arise, the answers to which are not always so easy to find.

We, the Charon funeral service, undertake the transportation of the deceased from abroad. We have all the necessary contacts with the embassies of most countries, which allows us to ensure a quick repatriation to the Motherland. Transportation is carried out exclusively by the funeral home, since the transportation of the body is allowed only on certain vehicles, the equipment of which must meet the established requirements. Thanks to qualified staff and modern hearses, we guarantee the fastest transport home with dignity and respect for the deceased.

Many companies provide services for the repatriation of bodies within the country, since the Ukrainian legislation on the transportation of bodies from abroad is much more lenient than the European one. Ritual transfer of the deceased from foreign countries is much more difficult. Depending on the country from which the body of the deceased will be transferred, additional legal provisions may need to be observed. It is important for our team that the level of assistance during your loss meets the high standards of developed countries.

We take care of all the nuances related to the registration of securities. This service involves the collection and preparation of a complete package of documents for repatriation. You can also purchase the necessary paraphernalia for a funeral - wreaths, crosses, plaques, etc. from us. We will support your family in a difficult moment and help organize a farewell ceremony, a memorial dinner, and prepare a grave.

Our Opel hearses have traveled to most countries on the map of Europe, including Poland, Germany, Bulgaria, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Italy, Spain. We transport 200 cargoes from the countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula - Denmark, Sweden, Norway. The decision to organize a funeral is more important and wise than ever. As a funeral home, we have many years of experience and knowledge in this delicate subject. Of course, we will take care of all the related formalities for you.

How to transport the body of the deceased from abroad to Ukraine?

The death of a loved one is a difficult loss for any family. Unfortunately, no one is safe from such a terrible tragedy, and anyone can suddenly leave this world. If a person died in another country, thousands of kilometers from his native home, then the transfer of the body to Ukraine becomes an additional burden for his relatives.

In such life situations, the main thing is not to despair and not to get lost. First of all, you need to calm down and start acting according to the appropriate algorithm:

  • report the fact of death to the authorities of the country where it occurred, as well as contact the embassy or consulate of Ukraine at the place of residence of the deceased;
  • Write or call the "Charon" ritual service. We will tell you what to do next and take care of all organizational and legal aspects;
  • Create a power of attorney, a document that allows our team to act on your behalf.

After the first wave of shock and stress, everyone has completely logical questions about transporting the body to Ukraine. Of course, you can try to organize everything yourself, spending a lot of energy, nerves and money. In order not to be left alone with your grief, we, the Charon funeral service, offer a full range of services for the delivery of the deceased to our country, the processing of a package of documents. We will also help to properly organize and conduct the funeral process.

Active cooperation with Ukrainian consulates and local diasporas contributes to the efficiency of the official repatriation of bodies from all countries of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the USA, South and North America. We are available at any time and are ready to help as an experienced, reliable and competent partner in case of transporting a corpse or urn to Ukraine.

International transportation of the dead - answers to common questions

First contact the insurance company where the deceased was registered. After confirming the accident, we can provide you with services for transporting the body to Ukraine free of charge. Be sure to notify the relevant consulate of Ukraine abroad about the death of a relative. If a deceased relative does not have insurance, call or email our service to learn about all aspects of body repatriation, cremation or burial abroad. Based on the received answers, make a decision to cooperate with us and sign a mandate to perform the necessary actions to deliver the body to Ukraine.

There is no fixed price for transferring the body of a deceased person from abroad to Ukraine. Each specific case requires a different level of preparation for transportation, for which the price is calculated individually. We emphasize that in the presence of valid insurance, we transport the body of the deceased to Ukraine free of charge.

We, the Haron company, will prepare all the necessary documents for the legal transportation of the body from abroad to Ukraine. You can get legal help at the consulate of Ukraine located on the territory of a foreign country. We draw up a package of necessary documents in accordance with the requirements of the legislation of each country.