Repatriation Germany → India
Repatriation to India
In a coffin or as an urn. We handle the documents, the NOC from the Indian Embassy and air freight until the handover to your family.
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What you can do now
Doctor and death certificate
A doctor issues the medical death certificate. In a hospital or care home this happens automatically.
Call us
We clarify coffin or urn, the destination in India and the timeline with you, also at night.
Have the passport ready
Passport or OCI card of the deceased, birth and, if applicable, marriage certificate. That is all we need to start.
Do not sign in a hurry
You are not bound to any funeral home, even if one is already involved.
Two ways to India
Coffin or urn – both are possible
Your family decides which way is right, often based on religion and where the farewell takes place. We explain the differences in documents, timing and cost.
| – | Coffin | Urn |
|---|---|---|
| Farewell | At the open or closed coffin in India | Service in Germany, ashes laid to rest in India |
| Preparation | Embalming, hermetically sealed transport coffin | Cremation in Germany |
| Documents | Death certificate, non-infection certificate, embalming, NOC, passport | Family request, death certificate, cremation certificate, passport or OCI |
| Transport | Air freight | Air freight or carried by relatives, depending on the airline |
| Cost | higher | considerably lower |
Process
How repatriation to India works
Flight route
- Frankfurt (FRA)
- Munich (MUC)
- Düsseldorf (DUS)
- Delhi (DEL)
- Mumbai (BOM)
- Chennai (MAA)
- Kochi (COK)
- Hyderabad (HYD)
First call
We clarify where the deceased is, the destination in India and whether coffin or urn. You then receive a fixed written price.
Documents & authorities
We obtain the death certificate, corpse passport and certificates, have them translated and apply for the NOC at the responsible Indian mission.
Preparation & flight
Collection, hygienic care, embalming and coffining. We book air freight and register the consignment for health clearance in India.
Handover in India
After clearance by the Airport Health Officer, we hand over to your family or a local funeral home. We keep you informed until then.
We personally accompany every repatriation – from collection in Germany to handover in India.
Documents
Documents required by the Indian side
The Embassy of India in Berlin lists the following documents. We compile and submit them for you.
- International death certificate stating the cause of deathissued by the registry or health office
- Certificate of non-infectious cause of deathrequired if the cause of death is not clearly stated
- Embalming certificate
- English translationsby a sworn translator; the Embassy attests the documents
- NOC (No Objection Certificate)issued by the Indian Embassy or Consulate
- Passport of the deceasedcancelled at the mission
- Flight details and German corpse passportfor air freight and export
- Request letter from a family member
- International death certificatewith English translation
- Cremation certificate from the crematoriumwith English translation
- Indian passport, PIO or OCI card of the deceased
Sources: Embassy of India, Berlin · Consulate General of India, Munich
Rites and faith
We plan around your family's customs
The timeline of a repatriation also depends on what the faith requires. Tell us what matters to your family and we arrange collection, preparation and flight accordingly.
Hindu and Sikh families
Often cremation, in Germany or in India. If the ashes are to be laid to rest in India, we arrange the urn repatriation.
Muslim families
Burial should take place quickly. We prioritise documents and freight booking so that no time is lost.
Christian families
Burial or cremation, as you wish. We coordinate with the parish or funeral home in India.
Washing and clothing
Ritual washing, the family's own clothing or shrouds are possible by arrangement. Bring what matters to your family.
Cost
How much does repatriation to India cost?
Our services start at €850. Every repatriation to India is individual, so we do not quote a flat price that later changes.
After the first call you receive a fixed written price listing every item, with no surcharges later.
- Coffin or urnAn urn costs considerably less than a coffin by air freight.
- Destination airport and routeDirect or connecting flight, freight weight, season.
- Collection point in GermanyDistance to the departure airport, hospital or home.
- Preparation and coffinEmbalming, zinc liner, transport coffin to air freight standards.
- Fees and translationsRegistry office, consulate, sworn translations.
Your contact
Call us, even at night. Together we will work out what needs to happen now – calmly, step by step.
Rudolf Nordheimer and his team personally accompany every repatriation, from the first call to the handover at the destination. You have one fixed contact throughout.
- One contact person, in English, German or Russian
- Coordination with authorities, missions and airline
- Prices in writing beforehand, no surcharges
FAQ
Questions about repatriation to India
Your question is not listed?
Call us or message us on WhatsApp. We also answer at weekends.
How long does repatriation to India take?
It mainly depends on how quickly the registry office and the Indian mission issue the documents and when freight space is available. After the first call we give you a realistic timeline.
What is the NOC from the Indian Embassy?
The No Objection Certificate confirms that the Indian mission has no objection to the repatriation. Airlines and authorities in India require it. We apply for it at the responsible embassy or consulate.
What is eCARe?
eCARe is the Government of India's online portal for health clearance of human remains arriving in India. Documents are submitted electronically in advance.
Does the deceased have to be embalmed?
For repatriation in a coffin, yes. India requires an embalming certificate and a hermetically sealed coffin. Neither applies to an urn.
Can relatives carry the urn themselves?
Many airlines allow it, but rules differ. We check with the airline in advance which certificates and which urn are required.
Can a relative travel on the same flight?
Yes. Relatives can travel on the same flight and receive the deceased at the destination airport. We coordinate the flight accordingly.
Is the consultation free?
Yes. Advice, checking the requirements and the written quote are free and without obligation.
Another funeral home is already involved. Can you still help?
Yes. We can take over the repatriation or work together with the local funeral home. Please talk to us before signing anything.
Are you a funeral home?
We handle repatriations to and from India for funeral homes, with a fixed contact and, if you wish, under your name towards the family.
We are here for you now
Call us or message us on WhatsApp. We will tell you what to do next.