Transfer of the deceased and repatriation services by Athens Funerals

Transfer of the Deceased & Repatriation

For many Greek families abroad, expatriates and international relatives, the transfer or repatriation of the deceased is not only a legal procedure but also a final wish that must be fulfilled with dignity.

At Athens Funerals, we provide experienced, fully coordinated transfer of the deceased and repatriation services for every practical need, handling each stage with respect, speed and professional care:

We arrange the transfer of the deceased from Athens to any region of Greece and from the provinces to Athens, serving mainland destinations and islands alike.

We also organise the repatriation of remains from abroad to Greece or from Greece to another country for burial, cremation or family arrangements.

FUNERAL HOME Athens Funerals, Kokkinos Mylos Cemetery, Nea Filadelfeia, Athens. Tel. +30 6944 203320

Transfers & Repatriation Across Greece and Europe

We arrange the transport and repatriation of remains, bones or ashes to any destination in Greece, including islands, and to international destinations when required.

We can also coordinate transport for relatives to and from the last place of residence of the deceased, using reliable vehicles and acting with full respect for every culture and tradition.

When needed, we assist with the timely issue of travel arrangements for family members living abroad who wish to attend the funeral or cremation service.

For the international transfer and repatriation of the deceased, bones or ashes, our funeral office is a dependable choice because:


We provide complete support for every legal and administrative requirement, from death registration and burial permission to the issue of international transport documentation.

As an international funeral office, we also assist with translations of required documents, liaison with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and cooperation with the relevant Embassy or Consulate.

We supply high-quality and durable special transport equipment for the deceased, bones or ashes, including hermetically sealed coffins, urns and every required funeral transport specification.

Hearse vehicles for transfer of the deceased and repatriation
Repatriation with full transport health and safety compliance.

We operate in line with transport hygiene and safety standards and with the applicable legal requirements of the countries involved in each transfer or repatriation process.

Funeral Services

Understanding the importance of our role, we provide complete funeral, cremation, transport and memorial services for families in Greece and abroad.

Funeral services in Athens
Funerals

With respect for the faith, culture and wishes of the deceased and the family, we organise every type of funeral service, including religious, civil and military funerals.

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Cremation services in Athens Greece
Cremation

We manage the timely and effective completion of every cremation-related procedure, from funeral arrangements to the transport of ashes in Greece or abroad.

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Marble graves and memorial monuments in Athens
Memorials

Backed by decades of family experience, Athens Funerals offers high-quality construction and renovation of individual and family graves, memorials and marble monuments.

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Transfer of the deceased by hearse in Greece

Repatriation with Safety and Responsibility

We keep the cost of repatriation and transfer services as reasonable as possible, always depending on the selected transport method, destination and distance involved.

With a strong sense of duty to the wishes of the deceased and the family, we ensure a reliable, safe and carefully organised final journey.