Repatriation to Serbia
We repatriate the deceased from Germany to Serbia — by road in our own vehicle or by air freight to Belgrade and Niš. Documents, consular approval and liaison with the cemetery are handled by us.
Available around the clock · By road or air freight · Fixed price within 2 hours · English, German, Serbian, Russian
What does it cost?
Repatriation to Serbia — the order of magnitude
Serbia is outside the EU but well connected by road. In most cases we drive via Austria and Hungary, which is cheaper and allows the handover date to be planned more precisely than a flight.
Services
What we take care of
From collection in Germany to handover at the cemetery in Serbia — one contact, one invoice.
Coffin & urn repatriation
By our own vehicle to every part of the country, or by air freight to Belgrade or Niš on request.
Consular approval
We obtain the approval of the Serbian consulate general in Germany — it is a precondition for entry.
Documents & translations
Death certificate in the international format, corpse passport, coffining certificate and certified translations.
Customs at the border
Serbia is not an EU country. We prepare customs clearance in advance so there is no delay at the border.
Liaison with the cemetery
We speak to the parish or cemetery administration and agree the handover date.
Support in your language
English, German, Serbian and Russian — around the clock, including public holidays.
Transparency
What determines the price
For Serbia, three factors matter above all.
Distance and mode of transport
The road route via Austria and Hungary is usually cheaper than a flight and allows the handover day to be agreed more precisely. A flight is worthwhile mainly for very distant collection points or where speed is critical.
Coffin or urn
Repatriation in a coffin requires a hermetically soldered zinc liner. An urn does not — see the page on urn repatriation abroad.
Documents and customs
As a non-EU country, Serbia requires consular approval and customs clearance. Completeness matters more than speed here — one missing paper and the vehicle waits at the border.
How we work
Guided step by step
From the first call to the burial in Serbia — no trips to authorities for you.
First contact & advice
Tell us where the deceased is and where in Serbia the burial will take place. We give you the fixed price and a realistic timeline.
German documents
Death certificate from the registry office, corpse passport from the competent authority at the place of death, plus the certificate of coffining with zinc liner.
Consular approval
With these documents we apply for entry approval at the Serbian consulate general and arrange certified translations.
Journey & handover
The drive via Austria and Hungary, customs clearance at the border and handover to the local funeral director or directly at the cemetery.
Documents
What is required
Repatriation to Serbia generally requires the documents listed here. We obtain them and file the applications.
- German death certificate in the international multilingual format
- corpse passport from the competent authority at the place of death
- certificate of coffining and the soldered zinc liner
- certificate of no objection from the public health office
- approval of the Serbian consulate general
- certified translations into Serbian
- passport of the deceased
- customs documents for entry
- where a post-mortem was ordered: release by the public prosecutor
Good to know
What is specific to a repatriation to Serbia
Customs and consulate
Serbia is not part of the EU, so approval from the Serbian consulate and customs clearance at the border are required. We prepare both in full so there is no delay en route.
Usually cheaper than flying
The route via Austria and Hungary is well developed. As a rule the drive costs less than air freight and the handover day can be fixed more precisely.
Serbian Orthodox tradition
The Serbian Orthodox Church takes a reserved view of cremation, so many families choose burial. Speak to the parish before deciding — we then plan the schedule around it.
Frequently asked questions
What families ask us most often
Do you drive to Serbia or fly?
What does repatriation to Serbia cost?
Do I need approval from the Serbian consulate?
How long does it take?
Is a zinc-lined coffin mandatory?
Can you bring an urn to Serbia?
When it has to be quick
One call is enough
We take over from the first step — around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays. Free initial advice, all permits obtained, in English, German, Serbian and Russian.
+49 151 17463888
