Cremation and ashes transport
Cremation in Croatia and bringing ashes home
For some families, arranging cremation locally and carrying ashes home is the right choice, and it can be quicker than full repatriation. This page sets out what Croatia requires, and what to check before you decide.
Cremation in Croatia
Can you cremate someone in Croatia?
Cremation is available in Croatia. Ashes can be carried as hand luggage on flights to the UK with a Croatian cremation certificate. Croatia's cremation rate is relatively low (Catholic country) but cremation facilities are available in Zagreb and Split.
Weighing cremation abroad against bringing your loved one home intact? How families decide between the two.
What affects the cost from Croatia
We do not publish a figure, because it turns on the specifics of the case. For Croatia the things that move it are:
- Distance from where the death happened to the nearest crematorium
- Whether an investigation must conclude before release
- Whether you carry the ashes yourself or need them shipped
Contact us with the details and we will give you a figure for your case. Source: FCDO guidance and funeral industry data
Considering full repatriation instead?
Some families decide they want their loved one brought home intact. The full Croatia guide sets out that process.
Full repatriation guide for CroatiaSources: FCDO: death abroad · FCDO travel advice · Repatriation from Croatia
Talk to us about cremation in Croatia
We can advise on whether cremation abroad is the right choice for your family. Tell us what has happened and we will take it from there.
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