Germany → Ireland
Funeral Transport from Germany to Ireland
When someone passes away in Germany and is to be laid to rest in Ireland, 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 Germany to Ireland, 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 Germany, including Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne, and bring them with dignity to any town or city in Ireland, such as Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford.
The remains are flown as air cargo on scheduled flights from Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC) to Dublin (DUB) or Cork (ORK), with hearse transfers to the airport and from the airport to the place of rest. A road and ferry option can be arranged on request.
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 Ireland.
| Typical route | Frankfurt → Dublin by air |
| Transport | Air cargo with hearse transfers |
| Travel time | Flight of a few hours plus hearse transfers |
| Documents | Prepared by us in Germany and accepted in Ireland |
| 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 Germany to Ireland
In Germany the doctor issues the medical death certificate (Todesbescheinigung), the registry office (Standesamt) issues the civil death certificate (Sterbeurkunde), and the competent local authority issues the corpse passport (Leichenpass) that is required for any transport abroad.
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 Ireland we hand over to the receiving funeral director, who arranges the burial or cremation with the local cemetery or crematorium.
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 flight is booked on the next suitable connection. We tell the family the flight details and the arrival time as soon as they are confirmed.
Cities we serve on this route
Collection in Germany
- Funeral transport from Berlin
- Funeral transport from Munich
- Funeral transport from Frankfurt
- Funeral transport from Hamburg
- Funeral transport from Cologne
- Funeral transport from Stuttgart
- Funeral transport from Düsseldorf
- Funeral transport from Nuremberg
Nearest airport for air transport: Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC).
Delivery to Ireland
- Repatriation to Dublin
- Repatriation to Cork
- Repatriation to Galway
- Repatriation to Limerick
- Repatriation to Waterford
- Repatriation to Kilkenny
Nearest airport for air transport: Dublin (DUB) or Cork (ORK).
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 Germany to Ireland
The price depends mainly on the distance to the place of rest, the documents and fees in Germany, the type of coffin, whether embalming is required, and whether the deceased travels by road or by air. 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 Germany to Ireland take?
Preparing the documents usually takes a few working days, depending on the local authorities in Germany. The flight itself takes a few hours, plus the hearse transfers at both ends. 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 Ireland. We obtain the death certificate, the corpse passport and all other papers from the authorities in Germany ourselves.
How much does repatriation from Germany to Ireland cost?
The price depends on the exact distance, the documents and fees in Germany, the coffin and whether the deceased travels by road or by air. We give a complete quote in advance, free of charge.
Can you also transport an urn to Ireland?
Yes. If the deceased is cremated in Germany, we can bring the urn to Ireland. 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: Germany to Ireland
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 Germany to Ireland?
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.