Repatriation of the deceased to Moldova
We bring the deceased from abroad to Moldova, and from Moldova to other countries. The documents, the mortuary and the transport are ours to handle
Our own transport
Specialist vehicles across Europe and cargo flights
Countries we repatriate from Europe and the CIS
The paperwork and the journey, handled for you
We send an itemised estimate before any work begins. Once it is agreed, the amount does not change. The price depends on the country and on how the journey is made
- The full set of documents The death certificate, the medical cause-of-death certificate, the export permit and consular legalisation
- Embalming and preparation Required for international transport and carried out in the country where the death occurred
- A coffin with a zinc liner A sealed liner is required at the border and for air transport
- International transport By specialist vehicle across Europe or by cargo flight, whichever suits the country and the timings
- A dedicated funeral director, reachable 24/7 One person leads the whole case and tells you where the vehicle or the flight is
- Delivery within Moldova We meet the deceased and take them to the place of the farewell, or hand them to the family at the address
How the journey works
The order is the same for every country. One funeral director leads the case and keeps you informed at every stage
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The enquiry
We take calls around the clock. All we need from you are the details of the deceased and a power of attorney, nothing more at this stage -
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Documents
The death certificate, the export permit and the remaining papers are ours to obtain, through the mortuary, the local authorities and the consulate -
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Preparation
Embalming, preparation of the deceased and a coffin with a sealed zinc liner, as the transport rules require -
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The journey
By specialist vehicle across Europe or by cargo flight. We keep the family informed of where the vehicle or the flight is -
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Arrival
We meet the deceased and hand them 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 answer around the clock. If your question is not here, write or call and we will go through your situation with you
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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.
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What does it cost?
The figure depends on the country and on how the journey is made. We name the full amount as soon as the details are clear, with nothing added later.
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What should relatives who are abroad do?
We put them in touch with our local partners and talk them through every step. The language will not be a problem.
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Can the funeral be arranged at the same time?
Yes, we are full-service funeral directors: we arrange both the repatriation and the funeral, from the farewell hall to the memorial meal.
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About repatriation of the deceased
Repatriation of the deceased is the international transport of a body, or of an urn with the ashes, from the country where the death occurred back home. Ritual Prim has done this work since 2012: we prepare the documents in the country of death, 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 to the family.
We work with repatriation from Europe, including England, Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal, and from the CIS countries, as well as with journeys out of Moldova. The price depends on the country and on how the journey is made, and we send the estimate before any work begins.
Repatriation has been our main line of work for more than 14 years. When someone dies far from home, we arrange their return in full: the documents of both countries, the preparation, the journey and meeting them in Moldova, wherever the family lives.
One call to 14000 is all the family needs to make. Everything else, including dealing with relatives abroad and with the local services, is ours.
How repatriation works
- The call and the first steps. We tell you what the family should do here and what relatives abroad should do, at any hour.
- The documents of both countries. The death certificate, the consular papers and the permit for international transport are ours to prepare.
- Preparing the deceased. Local partners carry out the embalming and prepare the sealed coffin that the transport rules require.
- The journey to Moldova. By road hearse or by air, depending on the country and on what the family wants.
- Home. We meet the deceased, take them to the house or the farewell hall and, if you wish, arrange the funeral.
We are here around the clock
Call the short number 14000 or message us on +373 62 140 000. We answer at any hour and take the arrangements on straight away.
In a difficult moment you can
lean on us
We will listen, explain the first steps and take the arrangements on ourselves
The Ritual Prim team is on hand 24/7
Send an enquiry
We reply within a minute
free of charge 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
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International transport since 2012













