Cremation in the Netherlands for Ukrainians
Losing a loved one is always hard. And when it happens abroad, in the Netherlands, the confusion adds to the pain: what to do, where to turn, how to properly arrange everything?
Vespera takes care of the organization entirely—from picking up the body to delivering the urn with ashes to your home in Ukraine.
How it works
After your call, we explain each step and agree on all the details. Then you sign the power of attorney remotely—through electronic services, without the need to travel to the Netherlands.
We collect the body from the place of death, take care of the preparation—washing, dressing, placing in the coffin. We obtain a medical certificate, register the death, and conduct cremation at the appropriate crematorium.
After cremation—we receive the urn and all documents, legalize them, prepare 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 the Netherlands for Ukrainian citizens ranges from 3,800 to 4,800 euros. This amount includes the transportation of the body within the Netherlands, carrying out the cremation, processing all documents, a standard urn, interaction with the consulate, and delivery of the ashes to Ukraine.
The final price depends on the region, the format of farewell, and additional family requests—for example, an individual urn, religious service, or musical accompaniment. All of this is discussed in advance and fixed before the work begins. No unexpected expenses after the agreements are signed.
How long does cremation take
In standard cases—from 5 to 7 days, considering the processing of all documents. If death is related to a traffic accident or a criminal investigation, the time may be longer—due to the need for a forensic autopsy and obtaining the necessary permits.
In which cities do we operate
Vespera organizes cremations in all cities of the Netherlands: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Tilburg, Groningen, Almere, Breda, Nijmegen, Apeldoorn, Haarlem, Arnhem, Zwolle, Maastricht, and hundreds of smaller cities.
Can you say goodbye before cremation
Yes. The family has the opportunity to hold a farewell ceremony before cremation—in a special mortuary hall or ritual room. This service is charged separately and is organized at your request.
If necessary, the deceased can be dressed—you can give us the clothes, or we will help with the selection.
Transport of 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 certified death certificate, a cremation certificate, a permit from the sanitary-epidemiological service, a certificate of absence of foreign inserts, 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.
