Question 1

How long does repatriation from Florence take?

Accepted Answer

Repatriation from Florence, Italy typically takes 10-21 days in a straightforward case. The process follows standard Italy procedure: local funeral director handles embalming and documentation, cargo departs from FLR airport. Complex cases involving post-mortem can take 4-8 weeks.

Question 2

Who do I contact first when someone dies in Florence?

Accepted Answer

When someone dies in Florence, contact a specialist repatriation company and the embassy or consulate of the person's own country as soon as possible. The specialist will coordinate with a licensed local funeral director in Florence and notify the relevant local authorities. Avoid instructing a local funeral director directly before engaging a specialist, as this can complicate documentation.

Question 3

Which airport does repatriation cargo fly from in Florence?

Accepted Answer

Repatriation cargo from Florence typically departs from Florence Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci) (FLR). 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 Florence?

Accepted Answer

The required documents for repatriation from Florence include: local death certificate, embalming certificate, freedom from infection certificate, passport of the deceased, and airline cargo documentation. The local funeral director in Florence will obtain most of these on the family's behalf. Documentation typically takes 5-14 days for full documentation.

Local funeral director	Set by the firm handling the case in Florence
Air freight from FLR	Turns on routing and how often flights go
Investigation	A post-mortem or inquest adds mortuary time
Reception at home	Depends on the receiving funeral home

Repatriation from Florence, Italy

Deaths in Florence: local context

Common circumstances

Airport cargo

Flights and routing

Local considerations in Florence

Hospitals and forensic services in Florence

Hospitals

Forensic mortuary

Repatriation from Florence: how it works

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