Switzerland → Bosnia and Herzegovina
Funeral Transport from Switzerland to Bosnia and Herzegovina
When someone passes away in Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland, including Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, 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 Austria, Slovenia and Croatia, 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 (Zurich (ZRH) or Geneva (GVA) 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 | Zurich → Sarajevo, about 1,350 km |
| Transport | Hearse or air transport |
| Travel time | About 16–20 hours on the road, depending on traffic and border checks |
| Documents | Prepared by us in Switzerland 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 | Switzerland: +43 667 767 0128 Bosnia and Herzegovina: +387 65 471 937 |
Documents for funeral transport from Switzerland to Bosnia and Herzegovina
In Switzerland the death is reported to the civil registry office (Zivilstandsamt / état civil), which records it and issues the death certificate. The corpse passport (Leichenpass / laissez-passer mortuaire) for transport abroad is issued by the cantonal authorities.
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 16–20 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 Switzerland
- Funeral transport from Zurich
- Funeral transport from Geneva
- Funeral transport from Basel
- Funeral transport from Bern
- Funeral transport from Lausanne
- Funeral transport from Lucerne
- Funeral transport from St. Gallen
- Funeral transport from Lugano
Nearest airport for air transport: Zurich (ZRH) or Geneva (GVA).
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 Switzerland to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The price depends mainly on the distance to the place of rest, the documents and fees in Switzerland, 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 Switzerland to Bosnia and Herzegovina take?
Preparing the documents usually takes a few working days, depending on the local authorities in Switzerland. The journey itself, for example from Zurich to Sarajevo, takes about 16–20 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina. We obtain the death certificate, the corpse passport and all other papers from the authorities in Switzerland ourselves.
How much does repatriation from Switzerland to Bosnia and Herzegovina cost?
The price depends on the exact distance, the documents and fees in Switzerland, 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 Switzerland, 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: Switzerland 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: +43 667 767 0128 (Switzerland), +387 65 471 937 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
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Need funeral transport from Switzerland 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.