Ukraine → Israel
Repatriation of a body from Ukraine to Israel
We collect the deceased from your town in Ukraine and prepare them for transport to Israel. We handle the Ukrainian documents, translations and certification ourselves. In Israel, the deceased is received by the funeral home chosen by the family.
We will call you back within 5 minutes and quote the price once we have confirmed the route.
Get a price- Since 2015 repatriation in both directions
- Ukrainian company Company code (EDRPOU) 46261246
- Contract with a fixed price
- Own workshop coffins and funeral goods
- 24/7 one number from start to finish
What Israel requires when a body is brought in
To bring a body to Israel for burial, an Israeli permit is needed. Below is what official Israeli sources say about it; the source is linked next to each point.
The transfer permit
- The permit to transfer a body for burial in Israel is applied for at an Israeli diplomatic mission abroad; the service is open to Israeli citizens, residents and foreigners. gov.il
- The application must be submitted in person at the Israeli mission, together with all required documents. gov.il
- A licence from the local authorities to remove the body from the country of death is required. gov.il
Whether the application at the Israeli Embassy in Kyiv is submitted by our funeral home or by a family member, we check with the embassy before submitting and tell you in advance.
Documents and translation
- An official death certificate from the local authorities is required, authenticated and translated. gov.il
- The documents include a doctor's certificate stating the cause of death. gov.il
How the body is sealed
- The application must include an official document describing how the body has been sealed. embassies.gov.il
The Israeli Embassy in Ukraine
This is what the Israeli Embassy in Kyiv says on its website.
- The death of an Israeli citizen or resident is reported in person to the Israeli Embassy in Kyiv with the original death certificate (authenticated as required), the deceased's ID or travel document, and the reporting person's ID. embassies.gov.il
The Ukrainian side
We obtain the permit to take the body out of Ukraine and prepare the other Ukrainian documents.
The Ukrainian paperwork is the same for every country; it is all on the page “Repatriation of a body from Ukraine to another country”.
Who receives the deceased in Israel
We arrange the transport and hand the deceased over to the funeral home in Israel that the family chooses.
- Written confirmation is required from a burial company in Israel that it agrees to receive the body for burial in Israel. gov.il
The price for your route
Tell us the country and your city in Ukraine. Once the route is clear, we will give you the price.
Questions about repatriation from Ukraine to Israel
Where do you apply for the permit to bring a body to Israel?
At an Israeli diplomatic mission abroad, in person and with all the documents. The service is open to citizens, residents and foreigners alike.
Which death certificate is needed?
An official death certificate from the local authorities, authenticated and translated. The papers also include a doctor's note stating the cause of death. We take care of the translations and certification.
Who signs the declaration on the Ukrainian side?
The funeral service in the sending country signs a declaration in the application that the details are true and that a burial plot in Israel has been secured. (embassies.gov.il)
Who can report the death to the Israeli Embassy?
The notification may be made by a spouse, first-degree relatives, or a lawyer on behalf of the family (with a power of attorney). (embassies.gov.il)
Send a request for repatriation to Israel
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