Transportation of the deceased from the Netherlands to Ukraine
When a loved one departs to a better world far from home — in the Netherlands — the family finds themselves alone with pain and a multitude of unfamiliar questions. What to do first? Who to turn to? How to bring a loved one home?
Vespera takes this burden upon itself — completely.
We organize the repatriation of the body from the Netherlands to Ukraine from the first call to the handover of the coffin to the family. You do not deal with paperwork, do not search for transport, do not find out 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 your loved one returns home to Ukraine.
Everything that seems complicated, we make usual.
Everything that scares - we turn into confidence and calmness.
We obtain a death certificate in the Netherlands.
We communicate with hospitals, police, municipalities - quickly, officially, without delays.
The family does not need to search or translate anything - we will take care of everything.
We do translations and legalization of documents.
Each paper is an important detail. We take care of translating local documents into Ukrainian, notarizations, and consular permits for transportation of the deceased from the Netherlands to Ukraine.
We obtain permission for the export of the body.
We know all the procedures required by local legislation and arrange the official permission 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.
We carry out the transportation of the body from the Netherlands to Ukraine.
Our specialized hearses are equipped with refrigerated compartments and meet all sanitary standards.
We carry out the transportation of the deceased from the Netherlands to Ukraine to any region - to large cities or small villages.
We explain every step of the process of transporting the deceased from the Netherlands, so you feel not anxiety, but confidence.
We do not leave any "later" - we do everything immediately, with dignity and calmly.
What we do
Obtaining documents. We contact hospitals, police, and local administration — officially and promptly. Death certificate, medical reference, consular approvals — we take care of all this for you.
Translations and legalization. Each local document is translated and certified according to the requirements for crossing the border.
Permission for the export of the body. We obtain the official permission of the sanitary authorities for international transportation — without delays and bureaucratic difficulties.
Preparation of the body. Washing, dressing, cosmetics, if necessary — embalming. Everything is done delicately, in certified facilities in the Netherlands, with adherence to sanitary standards.
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.
Handing over to the family. We deliver the coffin to your home or an agreed place. If desired, we help with the organization of the farewell.
How much does it cost in 2026?
The cost of repatriating the body from the Netherlands to Ukraine in 2026 is between 1,200 and 1,900 euros. This amount includes a complete package of documents, body preparation, a coffin for international transport, and transportation to the destination in Ukraine.
The price depends on the city in the Netherlands where the death occurred and where the body needs to be delivered in Ukraine. Additional services — embalming, farewell ceremony — are agreed upon separately.
We provide the final price before starting the work. No hidden fees or surprises afterwards.
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 the documents to delivering the body to Ukraine takes 24–48 hours. We work around the clock.
Can you pick up the body from the Netherlands yourself?
No. Official documents, specialized transport, and sanitary permits are required for international repatriation. Only a licensed funeral agency can do this.
What documents do you need to provide for organizing the transportation of the body from the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands;
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.
Is it possible to transport the body during martial law?
Yes. We arrange all necessary documents and ensure border crossing — officially, without delays.
Is it possible to transport the deceased's body across the border from the Netherlands to Ukraine during martial law?
Yes, it is possible to transport the deceased's body from the Netherlands to Ukraine during martial law.
We arrange all necessary documents, coordinate crossing the border, and ensure continuous transportation of the body from the Netherlands 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 we perform without your physical presence in the Netherlands.
📞 +39 (334) 925 56 77
📞 +38 (098) 856 55 52
