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We will help you bring the deceased back to the Homeland and receive state support of EUR 2970.

The family of a person who died or was killed abroad and does not have the funds to bring back the remains can apply to the municipality of their place of residence, which can provide financial support based on the submitted documents proving the costs of bringing back the remains. Two conditions are necessary:

  • Firstly, support can be provided if the person who died or died abroad was uninsured, or according to the insurance contract it is not an insured event.
  • Secondly, there is a greater chance of receiving state financial support if the family or close relatives of the deceased person have a low income (when the income of the family or the family of his close relative per person does not exceed 3 (three) state-supported income amounts (VRP), which currently amounts to , you can find out here State support for bringing back remains.

Relatives of a citizen of the Republic of Lithuania who died or died abroad, applying for state financial support, must submit the following documents:

  • request (written in the section);
  • personal identity document;
  • death certificate;
  • documents evidencing the costs of transporting the remains of deceased citizens, an invoice (will be provided by our company);
  • certificate of the applicant and his family members about the income received in the last 3 months.

The resolution of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania established that the amount allocated to cover the costs of transporting the remains of deceased citizens to the Republic of Lithuania must not exceed 54 minimum living standards, i.e. the total financial support provided by the municipality cannot exceed [2970 EUR]

Concepts and definitions

Autopsy – examination of human remains (dissection);
Embalming – protection of human remains from decomposition using special materials and methods;
Cremation – burning human remains in special ovens;
Mortuary – place for temporary storage of human remains;
Department of pathology – a structural unit of a personal health care institution, intended for examining human remains, establishing or confirming a medical diagnosis. The provisions governing the equipment of the premises of the pathology department also apply to the State Center of Pathology;
A freezer is a room where a special refrigerating device is installed or special refrigerators are located for storing human remains;
Armory hall – permanently equipped premises of funeral offices, intended for performing various ceremonial actions of a deceased person;
Department of Forensic Medical Expertise – a structural unit of a forensic medical institution, where human remains and victims are examined and examined to determine or confirm the medical diagnosis, time of death, nature of injuries;
Human remains – the body or parts of a deceased person;

Frequently asked questions

We organized the transportation of remains from all countries of the world.
We transported remains to Lithuania from the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, Belarus, Italy, Spain, Poland, Russia, Sweden, etc., as well as from the USA, Canada, and Asian countries and war hotspots.

Repatriation of the deceased depends on the country of origin and specifics: procedures can vary, and obtaining permits varies from 1 to 7 days. Processing and translation of documents, sometimes requiring an apostille, takes the most time. After all the formalities, the delivery takes up to 2 days. An investigation into the cause of death can prolong the process.

Repatriation requires a death certificate, legalized or apostilled documents and documents of the deceased person, such as a passport. Special permits from health and law enforcement authorities and transportation documents for repatriation may also be required. Each country’s requirements may differ, so it is important to check with the relevant authorities.

The cost of repatriating a deceased person depends on many factors, including distance, mode of transport and required documentation. On average, the costs can range from a thousand to several thousand euros, depending on whether the repatriation takes place from a near or far country.

For the repatriation of the deceased, it is necessary to obtain a death certificate and have it officially translated into the language of the country of origin, as well as permission to remove the remains from the country where the person died. Documentation of the cause of death is also required, sometimes with confirmations from the relevant country’s health authorities or courts. All these documents must be submitted to the relevant authorities in both countries to ensure a smooth and legal repatriation process.

Do you have any questions? Contact us

Call us 24/7 in an emergency. We work with all Lithuanian cities.

UAB “Paskutinė kelionė”
Company number: 302582335
Correspondence address: P. Vileišio 6e-7, Vilnius

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