Repatriation from Czechia to Moldova
We help with the documents and with bringing your loved one to Moldova. We agree in advance where they are to be collected from and which town or village they are to be taken to
Our own vehicles
The documents are issued by the local town hall (magistrát). The journey takes about a day, via Slovakia and Romania
All the paperwork and transport, taken care of
We send an itemised estimate before any work begins. Once agreed, the price does not change
- All documents, including the permit to take the deceased abroad
- Embalming and preparation of the deceased
- A sealed, zinc-lined coffin
- International transport by hearse
- A dedicated funeral director, available 24/7
- Transport within Moldova to the final destination
How repatriation works
From the first call to the moment we hand your loved one over to the family in Moldova. A single funeral director handles your case 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
The journey to Moldova. 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
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How much does repatriation from Czechia cost?
Prices start at €1700 and depend on the city, the means of transport and the procedures required by local law.
We send you an itemised estimate before any work begins. Once it is agreed, the price does not change.
How long does the journey from Czechia take?
Usually 2-3 days from the point at which the documents are issued and the body can be released.
It can take longer if a forensic examination is ordered, an investigation is under way or the documents are awaiting consular legalisation. If anything changes, we let you know straight away.
What documents are needed?
The death certificate, a medical certificate of the cause of death, the export permit, the embalming certificate and the personal documents of the deceased.
When you first get in touch, we check what is already in place and what still needs to be done. Anything missing we obtain ourselves, through the mortuary, the local authorities and the consulate.
What do we need from the family?
The details of the deceased, the contact details of the mortuary or hospital if you have them, and a power of attorney signed electronically.
There is no need for you to travel to Czechia: we handle the correspondence with the authorities, payments to local services and all the logistics.
Can the ashes be brought home instead of the body?
Yes. The cremation can take place locally and we bring the urn to Moldova. This is quicker and less costly than transporting the body.
We prepare all the paperwork for the cremation and for taking the urn out of the country.
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Repatriation from other countries
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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.
Repatriation from Czechia to Moldova includes the release of the deceased, embalming, a zinc-lined coffin, transport and handover to the family. We are available 24 hours a day. Price: from €1700. Timeframe: 2-3 days.
Documents required
- Death certificate: Czechia is not a party to the 1976 Vienna Convention and does not issue multilingual death certificates. The final certificate (Úmrtní list) is therefore translated and notarised so that it is recognised in Moldova. Sometimes the register office takes up to a month to issue it and forwards it to the embassy.
- Coffin: wooden, with a zinc liner inside that is welded airtight and sealed.
- Vehicle: a specialist hearse, certified and equipped for the journey.
- Challenges: if the deceased had no health insurance, the authorities may withhold the mortuary documents until the family has paid the hospital for treatment, resuscitation and medical care.
Repatriation from Czechia involves formalities in two countries, and dealing with them from Moldova, at a distance, is almost impossible. We do it on the family’s behalf: we have established contacts with the local services, and we collect the deceased from Prague, Brno or any other city and bring them home.
Call 14000 (+373 62 140 000 from abroad) and leave the rest to us.
Here for you, day and night
From Moldova, call our short number 14000; from abroad, call +373 62 140 000, which is also the number to message us on. We answer at any hour and take over the arrangements straight away.
At a difficult time you can
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We will listen, explain the first steps and take the arrangements off your hands
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