Body Transfer
A loved one’s final wish is often to be buried or cremated in the place they chose. Athens Funerals organises body transfer to and from any destination in Greece or abroad, offering complete coordination, discretion and immediate support for families.
Prompt collection from the place of death, whether from a home, hospital or airport, with the highest level of discretion and responsibility.
Transfer to the competent forensic authority for autopsy whenever this is required by the relevant police or medical authorities.
What the body transfer process includes
Transfer of the deceased to a refrigerated cemetery chamber until departure for the funeral or cremation, and until relatives arriving from abroad are able to attend.
Preparation and care of the deceased, including dressing, grooming and presentation, always with full respect for the religious tradition, wishes and beliefs of the deceased.
Compliance with international WHO protocols regarding embalming and the correct placement of the deceased in a certified transport coffin.
Handling of all required paperwork, including death registration, embalming certificates, permits and every document needed for transport within Greece or abroad.
Translation and legalisation of documents through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the competent Embassy whenever repatriation is required.
Luxury hearses for dignified body transfer
Choice of a high-quality transport coffin, built for durability, safety and dignified presentation, suitable for both short and long-distance journeys.
Reliable transfer with our funeral vehicles to the location of the funeral, cremation or airport, anywhere in Athens, mainland Greece and the islands.
Funeral Services
We provide complete funeral support services with professionalism, sensitivity and practical guidance for families in Greece and abroad.
Funerals
We organise religious, civil and military funerals in Athens and throughout Greece, always respecting the beliefs, traditions and wishes of the deceased and the family.
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Cremation
We handle the full cremation process in Greece, including documents, transfer, scheduling and support for direct cremation or cremation after a funeral service.
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Memorials
With decades of experience, Athens Funerals delivers quality marble grave construction, renovations and custom cemetery memorials for individual and family graves.
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Safe and responsible body transfer
With nearly half a century of experience in funeral organisation, we maintain high standards of care, coordination and legal compliance for every transfer of the deceased in Athens, throughout Greece and internationally.
At the same time, we remain genuinely supportive during a difficult loss. We focus on practical help, empathy and professional responsibility, while keeping the cost of body transfer services as fair and transparent as possible.