Transportation of the deceased from the United Kingdom to Ukraine

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

Vespera takes this burden upon itself — completely.

We organize the repatriation of the body from the United Kingdom to Ukraine from the first call to the transfer of the coffin to the family. You do not deal with documents, do not search for transportation, do not clarify local procedures. We know every step of this journey and go through 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 usual.
Everything that frightens - we turn into confidence and peace.

• We obtain the death certificate in the United Kingdom.

We communicate with hospitals, police, and local authorities - quickly, officially, without delays.
The family does not need to look for or translate anything - we handle everything.

• We do translations and legalizations of documents.

Every paper is an important detail. We will take care of the translations of local documents into Ukrainian, of notarizations, and consular permits for the transportation of the deceased from the United Kingdom to Ukraine.

• We obtain permission for the transport of the body.

We know all the procedures provided by local legislation and obtain the official permission for the transportation of the deceased across the border - quickly and without any unnecessary bureaucratic difficulties.

• We prepare the body with dignity.

Washing, dressing, embalming, cosmetics, coffin placement - 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 the United Kingdom to Ukraine.

Our specialized hearses are equipped with refrigeration compartments and comply with all sanitary standards.
We perform the transportation of the deceased from the United Kingdom to Ukraine to any region - to large cities or small villages.
We explain every step of the process of transporting the deceased from the United Kingdom, so you feel not anxiety, but confidence.
We leave no "later" - we do everything at once, with dignity, calmly.

What we do

Obtaining documents. We contact hospitals, police, and local authorities — officially and promptly. Death certificate, medical certificate, and consular approvals — we arrange all this instead of you.

Translations and legalizations. Every local document is translated and certified according to the requirements for crossing the border.

Permission for the transport of the body. We obtain the official permission from the sanitary services for international transportation — without delays and bureaucratic difficulties.

Preparation of the body. Washing, dressing, cosmetics, if necessary — embalming. Everything is done delicately, in certified establishments in the United Kingdom, adhering to sanitary standards.

Transportation. A specialized funeral vehicle with a refrigeration 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-upon location. If desired, we assist with organizing the farewell.

How much does it cost in 2026?

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

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

We state the final price before starting work. No hidden fees or surprises later.

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

How long does it take?

Usually, from obtaining all documents to delivering the body to Ukraine takes 24–48 hours. We work around the clock.

Can the body be collected from the United Kingdom independently?

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

What documents do we need from you to organize the transport of the body from the United Kingdom to Ukraine?

First of all, you need to:

• Sign a power of attorney;

• Fill out a form with the data of the deceased in the United Kingdom;

• 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 the necessary documents and ensure border crossing — officially, without delays.

Is it possible to transport the body of the deceased across the border from the United Kingdom to Ukraine under martial law?

Yes, it is possible to transport the body of the deceased from the United Kingdom to Ukraine during martial law.
We prepare all the necessary documents, coordinate the border crossing, and ensure uninterrupted transportation of the body from the United Kingdom to Ukraine - officially, without delays.

Contact us

Call immediately after receiving the news. We will advise you on what to do first and take care of the organization. Most procedures we carry out without your physical presence in the United Kingdom.

📞 +39 (334) 925 56 77

📞 +38 (098) 856 55 52