Ritual-Service24 specialises in the international transport of deceased persons and urns from Germany to the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States. We have many years of experience with the requirements of the authorities, with consulates, and with the specific rules of each destination country.
Transports to Eastern Europe and Central Asia are subject to particular legal and organisational requirements. We accompany families through the whole process professionally, discreetly and with an understanding of the cultural context.
Kazakhstan
Ukraine
Russia
Armenia
Georgia
and other Eastern European countries
Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan
Tajikistan
Azerbaijan
Latvia
Other countries on request
Why these transports call for particular expertise
International transports to these countries differ considerably from transports within Europe:
Consular authorisations and legalisation of documents
Specific requirements for zinc coffins and sealing
Translation of death certificates and accompanying papers
Customs and border formalities that can be complex
Regional rules that differ within the destination country itself
Because we work in several languages, coordination with authorities, consulates and local funeral homes runs without delays.
How a transport to the CIS countries works
Professional transport of deceased persons and urns from Germany to Eastern Europe. Here is how it works:
Step by step, we guide you safely through every official and logistical process.
In this way we make sure the transport is carried out quickly, with dignity, and in full compliance with the law.
We arrange the worldwide transport of deceased persons in a zinc coffin in line with international regulations. From obtaining the documents to coordinating the flight, we handle the entire process.
After a cremation we take on the complete, legally sound transport of the urn to any country. We clarify the entry rules, the documents and the transport requirements.
How long does a transport to a CIS country take?
An international transport from Germany to the CIS countries usually takes five to ten working days.
The actual processing time depends on several factors:
The destination country (Kazakhstan, Armenia or Russia, for example)
How long the consular authorisation takes
Whether the documents are complete
Availability of flight connections
Public holidays in the destination country
Urn transports are often somewhat quicker than coffin transports. In urgent cases we look into express options.
An international transport requires a number of official documents. These usually include:
An international death certificate
A mortuary passport issued by the responsible authority
A medical certificate stating the cause of death
Confirmation of hygienic preparation
Consular authorisation from the destination country
Certified translations, depending on the country
The requirements differ considerably from country to country. Some states ask for additional legalisation or special certificates for zinc coffins.
We coordinate all the paperwork and deal directly with the authorities and consulates.
Yes, in many cases an urn transport is organisationally less complex.
The reasons:
No zinc coffin is required
Fewer technical transport regulations
Lower freight costs
Consular procedures are often simplified
That said, certain international rules apply to urn transports too, particularly for air travel and customs.
We look at each case individually and advise which option — coffin or urn — makes the most sense for the family, practically and financially.
Costs vary with the destination country, the mode of transport and what the authorities require. The main factors are:
Air freight or road transport
Consular fees
Translations and legalisation
The type of coffin, for example with a zinc lining
Regional fees in the destination country
After the first consultation you receive a transparent, itemised quote with no hidden extras.
Yes. Religious requirements matter a great deal for transports to Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Orthodox, Muslim or other funeral rites — we take the relevant cultural and religious requirements into account while preparing in Germany, and coordinate them with the funeral home in the destination country.
Many international transports of deceased persons and urns
We work with a reliable network of partner funeral homes worldwide
We are reachable around the clock and stay with you throughout
Current information, regulations and practical advice on international repatriation to the CIS countries.
