Repatriation of the deceased to Moldova
We arrange the international transport of the deceased to Moldova and beyond. We deal with every matter ourselves: the documents, the mortuary and the transport
Our own vehicles
Specialist vehicles across Europe and cargo flights
Countries we repatriate from Europe and the CIS
All the paperwork and transport, taken care of
We send an itemised estimate before any work begins, and once it is agreed the price does not change. The cost depends on the country and the means of transport
- Full set of documents Death certificate, medical certificate of cause of death, permit to take the deceased abroad and consular legalisation
- Embalming and preparation Mandatory for international transport and carried out in the country where the death occurred
- A zinc-lined coffin A hermetically sealed lining is required at borders and for air transport
- International transport By specialist vehicle across Europe or by cargo flight, chosen to suit the country and the timescale
- A dedicated funeral director, available 24/7 One person handles everything and keeps you updated on where the vehicle or flight is
- Transport within Moldova We meet the deceased on arrival and take them to the place of the farewell or to an address chosen by the family
How repatriation works
The process is the same for every country. A single funeral director handles your case from start to finish and keeps you informed at every stage
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First contact
We take calls day and night. At this stage, all we need from you is the details of the deceased and a power of attorney -
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Paperwork
We obtain the death certificate, the permit to take the deceased abroad and all other papers ourselves, through the mortuary, the local authorities and the consulate -
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Preparation
Embalming, preparation of the deceased and a sealed, zinc-lined coffin, as transport regulations require -
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The journey
By specialist vehicle across Europe or by cargo flight. We keep the family updated on where the vehicle or flight is -
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Arrival
We meet the deceased and hand them over to the family, or take them straight to the place of the farewell. From there, we help with the funeral
Answers to the questions that matter
We are here to answer at any hour. If your question is not listed, message or call us and we will talk through your situation with you
Ask us a question
How long does repatriation take?
It depends on the country, the city and the circumstances of the death. After the first conversation we will give you a realistic timeframe and keep you informed at every stage.
How much does repatriation cost?
The cost depends on the country and on how the deceased is transported. We give you the full amount as soon as the details are clear, with no hidden extras.
What should relatives abroad do?
We put them in touch with our local partners and guide them through each step. Language will not be a barrier.
Can the funeral be arranged at the same time?
Yes. As full-service funeral directors, we arrange both the repatriation and the funeral, from the chapel of rest to the memorial meal.
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About repatriation of the deceased
Repatriation of the deceased means bringing a body, or an urn with the ashes, from the country where the person died back to their home country. Ritual Prim takes care of the entire process: we complete the paperwork in the country where the death occurred, prepare the deceased for the journey, plan the route by specialist vehicle across Europe or by cargo flight, meet the deceased in Chișinău and hand them over to the family.
We handle repatriation from across Europe, including England, Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal, and from CIS countries, as well as repatriation out of Moldova. The cost depends on the country and the means of transport, and we send an estimate before any work begins.
Repatriation has become the heart of our work. When a loved one dies far from home, we take care of every part of bringing them back: the paperwork in both countries, preparation, the journey and their arrival in Moldova, to any town or village.
A single call to 14000 is all the family needs to make. We take care of everything else, including keeping in touch with relatives abroad and liaising with the local authorities.
How repatriation works
- Your call and the first steps. At any hour, we tell you what the family here and relatives abroad need to do.
- Paperwork in both countries. We take care of the death certificate, the consular documents and the permit for international transport.
- Preparing the deceased. Our local partners carry out embalming and provide the hermetically sealed coffin that international transport requires.
- The journey to Moldova. By road in a hearse or by air, depending on the country and the family's wishes.
- Home. We are there on arrival, bring the deceased to the family home or the chapel of rest and, if needed, help to arrange the funeral.
Here for you, day and night
Call us on the short number 14000 or send a message to +373 62 140 000. We answer at any hour and can begin the arrangements straight away.
At a difficult time you can
lean on us
We will listen, explain the first steps and take the arrangements off your hands
free to call in Moldova 14 000 Mobile and messaging apps We answer straight away
at any hour of the day or night +373 62 140 000 Email We reply within the hour
during office hours contact@ritualprim.md





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