Germany → United Kingdom
Funeral Transport from Germany to United Kingdom
When someone passes away in Germany and is to be laid to rest in the United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom, 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 the United Kingdom, such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool.
The standard option is our hearse with a Channel crossing between Calais and Dover or Folkestone, via Brussels, Calais and the Channel crossing. When time matters most, we can fly the deceased instead, with hearse transfers at both ends.
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 the United Kingdom.
| Typical route | Cologne → London, about 540 km |
| Transport | Hearse with Channel crossing, or by air |
| Travel time | About 6–9 hours on the road, depending on traffic and border checks |
| Documents | Prepared by us in Germany and accepted in the United Kingdom |
| Customs | Customs border on this route, formalities handled by us |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Phone | Germany: +49 1522 233 1292 |
Documents for funeral transport from Germany to United Kingdom
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
The United Kingdom is outside the EU customs union, so remains arriving from the continent cross a customs border. We complete the paperwork and coordinate with the receiving funeral director, registrar and, where required, the coroner.
This route crosses a customs border. We prepare the customs declaration and the accompanying papers in advance, so the hearse is not held up at the border.
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 6–9 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 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 United Kingdom
- Repatriation to London
- Repatriation to Manchester
- Repatriation to Birmingham
- Repatriation to Leeds
- Repatriation to Liverpool
- Repatriation to Bristol
- Repatriation to Glasgow
- Repatriation to Edinburgh
Nearest airport for air transport: London Heathrow (LHR) or Manchester (MAN).
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 United Kingdom
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 United Kingdom take?
Preparing the documents usually takes a few working days, depending on the local authorities in Germany. The journey itself, for example from Cologne to London, takes about 6–9 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 the United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?
Yes. If the deceased is cremated in Germany, we can bring the urn to the United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom
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 United Kingdom?
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.