Question 1

"How long does repatriation from Corfu take?"

Accepted Answer

"Repatriation from Corfu, Greece typically takes 10-21 days in a straightforward case. The process follows standard Greece procedure: local funeral director handles embalming and documentation, cargo departs from CFU airport. Complex cases involving post-mortem can take 4-12 weeks."

Question 2

"How much does repatriation from Corfu cost?"

Accepted Answer

"Repatriation from Corfu typically costs GBP 3,000-8,000, covering local funeral director fees, embalming, zinc-lined coffin, documentation, air freight from CFU, and UK reception. This is consistent with the overall cost range for repatriation from Greece."

Question 3

"Which airport does repatriation cargo fly from in Corfu?"

Accepted Answer

"Repatriation cargo from Corfu typically departs from Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU). Cargo is transported as human remains on full-service commercial airlines. Budget carriers such as Ryanair and easyJet do not carry human remains."

Question 4

"What documents are needed for repatriation from Corfu?"

Accepted Answer

"The required documents for repatriation from Corfu include: local death certificate, embalming certificate, freedom from infection certificate, passport of the deceased, and airline cargo documentation. The local funeral director in Corfu will obtain most of these on the family's behalf. Documentation typically takes 8-10 days for local formalities (per gov.uk FCDO guidance)."

Local funeral director	GBP 800-2,000
UK reception	GBP 400-900

Repatriation from Corfu, Greece

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Repatriation from Corfu: how it works

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