France → Germany
Funeral Transport from France to Germany
When someone passes away in France and is to be laid to rest in Germany, we take care of everything: collection, documents, preparation and transport to the place of burial or cremation. One call is enough, at any hour.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Repatriation from France to Germany, handled from start to finish
Losing someone far from home is hard enough without having to deal with foreign authorities and paperwork in another language. We collect the deceased anywhere in France, including Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Strasbourg, Nice, and bring them with dignity to any town or city in Germany, such as Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne.
We drive the deceased by our own hearse, door to door, from Paris and anywhere else in France directly to the place of rest in Germany. The usual route runs via Saarbrücken and Metz. There is no transfer between vehicles and the deceased is accompanied the whole way.
The family does not need to travel to arrange anything. We work directly with the hospital, the registry office, the consulate where needed, and the cemetery or funeral home in Germany.
| Typical route | Paris → Frankfurt, about 575 km |
| Transport | Private hearse, door to door |
| Travel time | About 7–9 hours on the road, depending on traffic and border checks |
| Documents | Prepared by us in France and accepted in Germany |
| Customs | No customs formalities within the EU |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Phone | Germany: +49 1522 233 1292 |
Documents for funeral transport from France to Germany
In France the doctor issues the medical death certificate, the town hall (mairie) registers the death and issues the death certificate (acte de décès), and the prefecture authorises the transport of the body abroad. For international transport the deceased is placed in a hermetically sealed coffin.
For international transport the following documents are usually required. We obtain them on behalf of the family:
- Civil death certificate, ideally the international multilingual extract
- Medical certificate confirming the cause of death is not infectious
- Corpse passport (laissez-passer) for international transport
- Certificate of embalming or preservation, where required
- Certificate confirming the zinc-lined coffin has been sealed
- Copy of the passport or ID card of the deceased
On arrival in Germany we agree the burial or cremation date with the cemetery administration (Friedhofsverwaltung) and the receiving funeral home. German law generally requires burial in a cemetery, so the place of rest is confirmed before departure.
Read more: all documents required for international funeral transport.
How the transport works
- You call us. One phone call, any time. We ask a few questions and explain what happens next.
- We collect the deceased from the hospital, care home, home or mortuary and take them into our care.
- We handle all documents with the registry office, the authorities, the consulate and the cemetery at the destination.
- Preparation and coffin. Washing, dressing, embalming where needed and placement in a sealed zinc-lined coffin for international transport.
- Transport by our own hearse or by air, on the fastest legal route.
- Handover at the destination to the family, the receiving funeral home or directly at the cemetery.
Once the documents are ready, which usually takes a few working days, the journey itself takes about 7–9 hours. We tell the family the exact departure and arrival times as soon as they are confirmed.
Cities we serve on this route
Collection in France
- Funeral transport from Paris
- Funeral transport from Lyon
- Funeral transport from Marseille
- Funeral transport from Strasbourg
- Funeral transport from Nice
- Funeral transport from Lille
- Funeral transport from Toulouse
- Funeral transport from Mulhouse
Nearest airport for air transport: Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).
Delivery to Germany
- Repatriation to Berlin
- Repatriation to Munich
- Repatriation to Frankfurt
- Repatriation to Hamburg
- Repatriation to Cologne
- Repatriation to Stuttgart
- Repatriation to Düsseldorf
- Repatriation to Nuremberg
Nearest airport for air transport: Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC).
We also cover smaller towns and villages in both countries. If the place you need is not listed, call us and we will confirm the route and the price.
Cost of funeral transport from France to Germany
The price depends mainly on the distance to the place of rest, the documents and fees in France, the type of coffin and whether embalming is required. We give the family a clear, all-inclusive quote before anything is arranged, with no hidden costs.
Frequently asked questions
How long does funeral transport from France to Germany take?
Preparing the documents usually takes a few working days, depending on the local authorities in France. The journey itself, for example from Paris to Frankfurt, takes about 7–9 hours by road. We keep the family informed at every step.
Which documents does the family need to provide?
Usually only a copy of the passport or ID card of the deceased and the details of the place of rest in Germany. We obtain the death certificate, the corpse passport and all other papers from the authorities in France ourselves.
How much does repatriation from France to Germany cost?
The price depends on the exact distance, the documents and fees in France, the coffin and whether embalming is required. We give a complete quote in advance, free of charge.
Can you also transport an urn to Germany?
Yes. If the deceased is cremated in France, we can bring the urn to Germany. Transporting an urn needs fewer documents and is usually less expensive than transporting a coffin.
Is the service available at night and at weekends?
Yes. Our phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including public holidays, and we can collect the deceased at any time.
Request a free quote: France to Germany
Tell us where the deceased is and where they should be taken. We call you back as soon as possible, day or night, with a clear quote and the next steps.
- Free and without obligation
- All-inclusive price, no hidden costs
- Reply within minutes during the day, and at night for urgent cases
Urgent? Call us directly: +49 1522 233 1292 (Germany)
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Need funeral transport from France to Germany?
Call us at any time of day or night. We take over the paperwork, the transport and the coordination with the authorities, so the family does not have to.