Serbia → Switzerland
Funeral Transport from Serbia to Switzerland
When someone passes away in Serbia and is to be laid to rest in Switzerland, 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 Serbia to Switzerland, 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 Serbia, including Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Kragujevac, Subotica, and bring them with dignity to any town or city in Switzerland, such as Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne.
We drive the deceased by our own hearse, door to door, from Belgrade and anywhere else in Serbia directly to the place of rest in Switzerland. The usual route runs via Austria, Slovenia and Croatia. 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 Switzerland.
| Typical route | Belgrade → Zurich, about 1,300 km |
| Transport | Private hearse, door to door |
| Travel time | About 15–20 hours on the road, depending on traffic and border checks |
| Documents | Prepared by us in Serbia and accepted in Switzerland |
| Customs | Customs border on this route, formalities handled by us |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Phone | Serbia: +381 65 855 1740 Switzerland: +43 667 767 0128 |
Documents for funeral transport from Serbia to Switzerland
In Serbia a doctor confirms the death, the registry office (matična služba) records it and issues the death certificate (izvod iz matične knjige umrlih), and the competent authorities issue the permit and corpse passport for 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
Switzerland is part of Schengen but not of the EU customs union, so remains entering the country cross a customs border. We prepare the customs paperwork and coordinate with the municipality and cemetery of the place of rest.
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 15–20 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 Serbia
- Funeral transport from Belgrade
- Funeral transport from Novi Sad
- Funeral transport from Niš
- Funeral transport from Kragujevac
- Funeral transport from Subotica
- Funeral transport from Čačak
- Funeral transport from Kruševac
- Funeral transport from Kraljevo
Nearest airport for air transport: Belgrade (BEG) or Niš (INI).
Delivery to Switzerland
- Repatriation to Zurich
- Repatriation to Geneva
- Repatriation to Basel
- Repatriation to Bern
- Repatriation to Lausanne
- Repatriation to Lucerne
- Repatriation to St. Gallen
- Repatriation to Lugano
Nearest airport for air transport: Zurich (ZRH) or Geneva (GVA).
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 Serbia to Switzerland
The price depends mainly on the distance to the place of rest, the documents and fees in Serbia, 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 Serbia to Switzerland take?
Preparing the documents usually takes a few working days, depending on the local authorities in Serbia. The journey itself, for example from Belgrade to Zurich, takes about 15–20 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 Switzerland. We obtain the death certificate, the corpse passport and all other papers from the authorities in Serbia ourselves.
How much does repatriation from Serbia to Switzerland cost?
The price depends on the exact distance, the documents and fees in Serbia, the coffin and whether embalming is required. We give a complete quote in advance, free of charge.
Can you also transport an urn to Switzerland?
Yes. If the deceased is cremated in Serbia, we can bring the urn to Switzerland. 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: Serbia to Switzerland
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: +381 65 855 1740 (Serbia), +43 667 767 0128 (Switzerland)
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Need funeral transport from Serbia to Switzerland?
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.