Transporting the deceased abroad

You request the documents from the municipality where the person died.

Are you not a funeral director? Then contact the municipality by phone as a matter of urgency.

• proof of cause of death (doctor's or coroner's certificate or prosecutor's certificate)

You will then receive the following documents for transportation of the deceased:

• death certificate
• permit for burial or burning (for transport within the Benelux)
• laissez-passer (for transport outside Benelux)

You can also transport a deceased person from abroad to the Netherlands. You will then also need a statement from the competent authority of that country. The Dutch embassy or consulate in that country can help you with this.

Request transportation of deceased for a funeral home