Transfer the ashes abroad after the funeral

The transfer of ashes to another state after the funeral is authorized by the Municipality where the death occurred with the release of:

  • mortuary passport: if the deceased is headed to one of the countries adhering to the Berlin Convention of 10/02/1937 (Austria, Belgium, Chile, Egypt, France, Germany, Mexico, Portugal, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire ), Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland and Turkey);
  • decree authorizing transport abroad, for all other countries.

Request

For the issuing of the mortuary passport prepare:

  • a tax stamp request of €16,00, presented directly by a relative of the deceased or by an authorized funeral company; 
  • a €16,00 revenue stamp to be applied to the mortuary passport.

In case of delegate to the company:

  • proxy signed by a relative of the deceased person;
  • copy of the delegating person's identity document.

For the issue of the authorization decree for transport abroad prepare:

  • the documentation listed previously;
  • the authorization for entry of the body issued by the Consulate or Embassy of the State to which it is headed.

Only when requested by the destination State prepare:

  • the international death certificate drawn up in multiple languages ​​issued by the Municipality Registry Office.

Funeral, Burial and Cremation Office
via Larga, 12 - 1st floor, room 115/120

Hours (show up at least 30 minutes before the office closes):

  • from Monday to Friday, from 8 to 30 for all services;
  • Saturdays and midweek holidays from 8 to 30 for all services (entrance from via Rastrelli);
  • Sunday from 8 to 30 for deaths in homes and deaths in nursing homes without a mortuary (entrance from via Rastrelli).

Updated: 23/11/2023