Cremation in France for Ukrainians
Losing a loved one is always difficult. And when it happens abroad, in France, the sense of confusion adds to the pain: what to do, where to turn, how to properly arrange everything?
Vespera takes care of the organization completely — from picking up the body to delivering the urn with the ashes to your home in Ukraine.
How it works
After your call, we explain each step and coordinate all the details. Then you sign the authorization remotely — through electronic services, without the need to travel to France.
We pick up the body from the place of death, take care of the preparation — washing, dressing, and placing in the coffin. We obtain the medical certificate, register the death, and conduct the cremation at the appropriate crematorium.
After the cremation — we receive the urn and all documents, legalize them, prepare the permits for transportation across the border, and deliver the ashes to you in Ukraine.
How much does it cost
The average cost of cremation in France for Ukrainian citizens is between 3,800 and 4,800 euros. This amount includes the transportation of the body within France, conducting the cremation, preparing all the documents, a standard urn, interaction with the consulate, and delivering the ashes to Ukraine.
The final price depends on the region, the format of the farewell, and additional wishes of the family — for example, an individual urn, a religious service, or musical accompaniment. All this is discussed in advance and agreed upon before work begins. No unforeseen expenses after signing the agreements.
How long does cremation take
In standard cases — from 5 to 7 days taking into account the processing of all documents. If the death is related to a traffic accident or a criminal proceeding, the timelines may be longer — due to the need for forensic examination and obtaining the relevant permits.
In which cities do we operate
Vespera organizes cremations in all cities of France: Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice, Nantes, Montpellier, Strasbourg, Bordeaux, Lille, Rennes, Reims, Saint-Étienne, Toulon, Le Havre, and hundreds of smaller towns.
Can one say goodbye before cremation
Yes. The family has the opportunity to hold a farewell ceremony before the cremation — in a special morgue hall or ritual room. This service is paid separately and organized at your request.
If necessary, the deceased can be dressed — you can provide us with clothing, or we can assist with the selection.
Transporting the urn with ashes to Ukraine
For transporting the ashes across the border, we will prepare a complete package of documents: a medical certificate of death, a stamped certificate, a cremation certificate, permission from the sanitary-epidemiological service, a certificate of absence of foreign contents, and a consular document.
All formalities are our concern. You just wait at home.
Contact us
📞 +39 (334) 925 56 77 📞 +38 (098) 856 55 52
The loss of a loved one is always profound grief. When it happens far from home, the family faces additional challenges. We take care of all the organizational matters so that you can bury your loved one on your native land.
How does the process of repatriation of the body take place?
Gathering information - we clarify all the circumstances of death in the police, hospital, or prosecutor's office and organize the delivery of the body to our morgue in the country of stay.
Documentary support is a complete collection of necessary certificates, permits, and official approvals.
Preparation of the body — sanitary treatment, cosmetic styling, dressing, embalming (if
necessary).
The closure of the coffin is in accordance with international transport requirements.
Agreement with the Consulate of Ukraine and obtaining official permission for the transportation of the body.
Crossing the state border - we ensure seamless border crossing at any checkpoint in Ukraine.
Transportation to any city or settlement in Ukraine.
