An international transport of a deceased person or an urn requires a complete set of papers. A missing document almost always means a delay.
The basic documents in Germany
- Death certificate, ideally the multilingual version
- Mortuary passport
- Certificate confirming proper coffining
- Certificate of no objection from the public health authority
- The deceased’s passport or identity document
Additional documents, depending on the destination
- Consular legalisation
- Apostille
- Translations by sworn translators
- An embalming certificate, where required
Transports to certain CIS countries often call for additional consular authorisations.
For cremation and urn transport
- Cremation certificate
- Proof that the urn is sealed
- The airline’s transport clearance, for air transport
A note on international regulations
Air transports are governed by international guidelines, among them the IATA requirements for coffin construction and packaging.
In short:
Obtaining the documents is complex and differs from country to country. Ritual-Service24 handles the entire process, the communication with authorities and consulates, and ensures everything is done lawfully.
