Organizing the transportation of a body abroad: how does it work?
In the event of the death of a loved one abroad, relatives face a difficult task – to organize the transportation of the body to their homeland. This requires time, effort and knowledge, so it is better to entrust it to professionals.
To get started, our specialists need to know the circumstances of the death. This will help us determine what documents are required for the transportation. The body of the deceased is transported in a specially equipped car. The vehicle is equipped with a thermal unit and a refrigerator to ensure that the body is kept in proper conditions. You cannot transport the body abroad on your own. To do so, you need to obtain permission from the consulate of the country where the death occurred. In addition, not all transportation companies are licensed to transport bodies.
What can relatives do?
Relatives can collect some documents necessary for the transportation of the body on their own. This is usually a death certificate and a certificate from the morgue.
If you are faced with a tragedy and need to transport the body of a loved one from abroad, contact our company, which specializes in international transportation. Our specialists will help you in all matters and do everything possible to ensure that the transportation goes smoothly.
Here are some tips to help you in this difficult situation:
Don’t panic. Remember that you are not alone. Memory specialists will help you with all your questions.
Gather the necessary documents. As a rule, this is a death certificate and a certificate from the morgue.
Contact Memory, which specializes in international transportation. We understand that this is a difficult time for you, and we want you to know that we are always here to help.
How does the transportation process work?
The car is sent to the desired country, to the place of residence of the deceased where the medical certificate of death is issued. After collecting all the documents, the company’s representatives go to the consulate, where they receive permission to cross the border. Upon completion of all formalities with documents and transportation permits, the car with the deceased’s body returns to Ukraine.
Difficulties in this process depend on the cause of death. For example, if the death occurred as a result of an accident or a crime, it is necessary to wait for the completion of the investigation, which may take some time. But the process of delivering the body itself lasts for 2-3 days. There are cases when funeral firms provide transportation for weeks, which is too long. This can happen because the carriers are waiting for the opportunity to transport several bodies at the same time to save costs. Some consulates may contribute to this phenomenon by recommending certain companies for the transportation of the deceased, but this is often done in the interests of the consulates and the selected companies, not in the interests of Ukrainians abroad.
Transportation of the dead during the war
The beginning of the full-scale invasion led to the mass evacuation of Ukrainians to European countries. And now people are still dying, so the work for our company has increased. It is worth noting that cremation is growing in popularity in Ukraine. This is due to its economic feasibility. On average, cremation costs several hundred euros less than traditional burial.
The cost of transportation
We calculate routes within the cost of 20 hryvnias for each kilometer. Most of our activities take place in Europe. Currently, we have three most popular routes for the transportation of the dead – Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany. Here are the approximate price categories for these destinations (note that prices are approximate and do not take into account individual aspects):
Poland – Ukraine (west of the country): the cost of transportation is estimated to be between 1300 and 1500 euros.
Czech Republic – Ukraine (west of the country): the cost of transportation can range from 1600 to 1700 euros.
Germany – Ukraine (west of the country): the cost of transportation can reach up to 3000 euros.
If the person died outside the mainland, we also provide transportation services. The company’s specialists meet the cargo 200 at the airport and then transport the deceased to the place of burial. Usually, the luggage compartment of ordinary passenger airplanes is used to transport the body.
Conclusion.
Transportation of the deceased from abroad is a complex and responsible process that requires compliance with certain rules and regulations. If you are faced with such a situation, it is important to contact a reliable company that has the experience and qualifications to perform such work. Memory has extensive experience in the field of transportation of the dead, and will be able to provide organized and timely transportation of the deceased body.
