Transporting the deceased from France to Ukraine

When a loved one passes away far from home — in France — the family is left alone with pain and a multitude of unfamiliar questions. What to do first? Who to turn to? How to bring a loved one back home?

Vespera takes this burden upon itself — completely.

We organize the repatriation of the body from France to Ukraine from the first call to handing over the coffin to the family. You do not deal with the paperwork, do not search for transportation, do not determine local procedures. We know every step of this journey and walk it together with you.

We do everything from start to finish:

We take care of the entire process - from the first call to the moment when your loved one returns home to Ukraine.
Everything that seems complicated, we make routine.
Everything that frightens - we turn into confidence and calm.

• We obtain the death certificate in France.

We communicate with hospitals, the police, the municipality - quickly, officially, without delays.
The family does not need to search or translate anything - we do it all.

• We do translations and legalization of documents.

Each paper is an important detail. We will take care of the translations of local documents into Ukrainian, notarizations, and consular permits for transporting the deceased from France to Ukraine.

• We obtain the permit for the shipment of the body.

We know all the procedures required by local legislation and prepare the official permit for transporting the deceased across the border - quickly and without unnecessary bureaucratic difficulties.

• We prepare the body with dignity.

Washing, dressing, embalming, cosmetics, placing in the coffin - everything is done delicately and professionally.
This is not just a ritual - it is respect for the memory of the deceased person.

• We carry out the transportation of the body from France to Ukraine.

Our specialized hearses are equipped with refrigerated compartments and meet all sanitary standards.
We carry out the transportation of the deceased from France to Ukraine to any region - to large cities or small villages.
We explain every step of the process of transporting the deceased from France, so you feel not anxiety, but confidence.
We do not leave any "later" - we do everything at once, with dignity, calmly.

What we do

Obtaining documents. We contact hospitals, the police, and the local administration — officially and promptly. Death certificate, medical certificate, consular approvals — we handle all this for you.

Translations and legalization. Each local document is translated and certified according to the requirements for crossing the border.

Permit for the shipment of the body. We obtain the official permit from sanitary services for international transportation — without delays and bureaucratic difficulties.

Preparation of the body. Washing, dressing, cosmetics, and if necessary — embalming. Everything is done delicately, in certified establishments in France, adhering to sanitary norms.

Transportation. A specialized funeral vehicle with a refrigerated compartment will deliver your loved one to any city or village in Ukraine — Lviv, Kyiv, Odesa, Ternopil, Kharkiv, and more.

Transfer to the family. We deliver the coffin home or to an agreed location. If desired, we help organize the farewell.

How much does it cost in 2026?

The cost of repatriating a body from France to Ukraine in 2026 is from 1,200 to 1,900 euros. This amount includes a full package of documents, preparation of the body, a coffin for international transport, and transportation to the destination in Ukraine.

The price depends on the city in France where the death occurred and where the body needs to be delivered in Ukraine. Additional services - embalming, farewell ceremony - are agreed upon separately.

We quote the final price before starting work. No hidden charges or surprises afterwards.

If the deceased was insured - we will prepare all documents for the insurance company. In such cases, transportation can be entirely free for the family.

How long does it take?

Usually, from the moment we receive all documents to the delivery of the body to Ukraine, it takes 24–48 hours. We work around the clock.

Can the body be picked up from France independently?

No. Official documents, specialized transport, and permits from sanitary services are required for international repatriation. This can only be done by a licensed funeral agency.

What documents do we need to organize the transportation of a body from France to Ukraine?

First of all, you need to:

• Sign a power of attorney;

• Fill out a questionnaire with the details of the deceased person in France;

• Fill out a statement to the Consulate;

• Provide copies of passports, birth certificates, marriage (divorce) certificates;

• Provide a certificate from the cemetery about the availability of a burial place in Ukraine.

  
  
  
  

Can the body be transported during martial law?

Yes. We prepare all necessary documents and ensure border crossing — officially, without delays.

Can the body of the deceased be transported across the border from France to Ukraine under martial law?

Yes, the body of the deceased can be transported from France to Ukraine during martial law.
We prepare all necessary documents, coordinate the border crossing, and provide continuous transportation of the body from France to Ukraine - officially, without delays.

Contact us

Call us immediately after receiving the news. We will advise you on what to do first and take care of the organization. Most procedures are carried out without your physical presence in France.

📞 +39 (334) 925 56 77

📞 +38 (098) 856 55 52