Italy → Croatia
Funeral Transport from Italy to Croatia
When someone passes away in Italy and is to be laid to rest in Croatia, 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 Italy to Croatia, 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 Italy, including Milan, Rome, Turin, Bologna, Verona, and bring them with dignity to any town or city in Croatia, such as Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek, Zadar.
We drive the deceased by our own hearse, door to door, from Milan and anywhere else in Italy directly to the place of rest in Croatia. The usual route runs via Trieste and Slovenia. 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 Croatia.
| Typical route | Milan → Zagreb, about 570 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 Italy and accepted in Croatia |
| Customs | No customs formalities within the EU |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Phone | Croatia: +387 65 471 937 International: +43 667 767 0128 |
Documents for funeral transport from Italy to Croatia
In Italy the death is registered with the municipality (Comune), which issues the death certificate (certificato di morte). The mortuary passport (passaporto mortuario) needed for transport abroad is issued by the competent Italian authority after the local health authority has checked the 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 Croatia we coordinate with the cemetery administration and the local funeral service. Croatia is in the EU and in Schengen, so there are no customs formalities from other EU countries.
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 Italy
- Funeral transport from Milan
- Funeral transport from Rome
- Funeral transport from Turin
- Funeral transport from Bologna
- Funeral transport from Verona
- Funeral transport from Venice
- Funeral transport from Florence
- Funeral transport from Bolzano
Nearest airport for air transport: Milan Malpensa (MXP) or Rome Fiumicino (FCO).
Delivery to Croatia
- Repatriation to Zagreb
- Repatriation to Split
- Repatriation to Rijeka
- Repatriation to Osijek
- Repatriation to Zadar
- Repatriation to Slavonski Brod
- Repatriation to Pula
- Repatriation to Dubrovnik
Nearest airport for air transport: Zagreb (ZAG) or Split (SPU).
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 Italy to Croatia
The price depends mainly on the distance to the place of rest, the documents and fees in Italy, 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 Italy to Croatia take?
Preparing the documents usually takes a few working days, depending on the local authorities in Italy. The journey itself, for example from Milan to Zagreb, 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 Croatia. We obtain the death certificate, the corpse passport and all other papers from the authorities in Italy ourselves.
How much does repatriation from Italy to Croatia cost?
The price depends on the exact distance, the documents and fees in Italy, the coffin and whether embalming is required. We give a complete quote in advance, free of charge.
Can you also transport an urn to Croatia?
Yes. If the deceased is cremated in Italy, we can bring the urn to Croatia. 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: Italy to Croatia
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: +387 65 471 937 (Croatia), +43 667 767 0128 (International)
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Need funeral transport from Italy to Croatia?
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.