Cremation and ashes transport
Cremation in the Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic requires, and what to check before you decide.
Cremation in the Czech Republic
Can you cremate someone in the Czech Republic?
Religious context: Secular / Roman Catholic minority
Weighing cremation abroad against bringing your loved one home intact? How families decide between the two.
Documentation language
Czech
Airline guidance
Can you carry ashes on the flight home?
What Czech Republic requires: Czech cremation certificate; Umrtni list (death certificate, translated); Freedom from contagious disease certificate; Ashes in a sealed, clearly labelled container
What affects the cost from the Czech Republic
We do not publish a figure, because it turns on the specifics of the case. For Czech Republic the things that move it are:
- Distance from where the death happened to the nearest crematorium
- Whether an investigation must conclude before release
- Translation, since documentation is in Czech
- 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; IATA regulations
Considering full repatriation instead?
Some families decide they want their loved one brought home intact. The full Czech Republic guide sets out that process.
Full repatriation guide for the Czech RepublicSources: FCDO: death abroad · FCDO travel advice · Repatriation from the Czech Republic
Talk to us about cremation in the Czech Republic
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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