Netherlands → Bosnia and Herzegovina
Funeral Transport from Netherlands to Bosnia and Herzegovina
When someone passes away in the Netherlands and is to be laid to rest in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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 Netherlands to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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 the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven, and bring them with dignity to any town or city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, such as Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Tuzla, Zenica, Mostar.
Over this distance there are two options. By hearse via Germany and Austria, which keeps the deceased in one vehicle from start to finish, or by air for the fastest arrival, with hearse transfers to and from the airports (Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and Sarajevo (SJJ), Tuzla (TZL) or Banja Luka (BNX)).
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina.
| Typical route | Amsterdam → Sarajevo, about 1,850 km |
| Transport | Hearse or air transport |
| Travel time | About 22–27 hours on the road, depending on traffic and border checks |
| Documents | Prepared by us in the Netherlands and accepted in Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Customs | Customs border on this route, formalities handled by us |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Phone | Bosnia and Herzegovina: +387 65 471 937 International: +43 667 767 0128 |
Documents for funeral transport from Netherlands to Bosnia and Herzegovina
In the Netherlands the death is registered with the municipality (gemeente), which issues the death certificate (akte van overlijden) and the documents for transport abroad, including the corpse passport (lijkenpas).
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina we hand over to the family, the local funeral service or the religious community, and coordinate the burial date with the cemetery. Bosnia and Herzegovina is outside the EU, so the hearse crosses a customs border on the way in and out; we prepare the customs paperwork in advance.
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 22–27 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 Netherlands
- Funeral transport from Amsterdam
- Funeral transport from Rotterdam
- Funeral transport from The Hague
- Funeral transport from Utrecht
- Funeral transport from Eindhoven
- Funeral transport from Groningen
- Funeral transport from Maastricht
- Funeral transport from Arnhem
Nearest airport for air transport: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).
Delivery to Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Repatriation to Sarajevo
- Repatriation to Banja Luka
- Repatriation to Tuzla
- Repatriation to Zenica
- Repatriation to Mostar
- Repatriation to Bijeljina
- Repatriation to Brčko
- Repatriation to Bihać
Nearest airport for air transport: Sarajevo (SJJ), Tuzla (TZL) or Banja Luka (BNX).
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 Netherlands to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The price depends mainly on the distance to the place of rest, the documents and fees in the Netherlands, 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 Netherlands to Bosnia and Herzegovina take?
Preparing the documents usually takes a few working days, depending on the local authorities in the Netherlands. The journey itself, for example from Amsterdam to Sarajevo, takes about 22–27 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina. We obtain the death certificate, the corpse passport and all other papers from the authorities in the Netherlands ourselves.
How much does repatriation from Netherlands to Bosnia and Herzegovina cost?
The price depends on the exact distance, the documents and fees in the Netherlands, 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes. If the deceased is cremated in the Netherlands, we can bring the urn to Bosnia and Herzegovina. 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: Netherlands to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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 (Bosnia and Herzegovina), +43 667 767 0128 (International)
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Need funeral transport from Netherlands to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
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.