Funeral Repatriation to Greece
Professional repatriation from Cyprus to Greece — Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion. All documents, embalming, transport and local handover included. Fixed price from €4,500.
Repatriation to Greece from Cyprus: Country-Specific Details
Greek Embassy in Nicosia
The Embassy of Greece in Cyprus is located at 8-10 Byron Avenue, 1096 Nicosia. Tel: +357 22 44 18 80. Given the close diplomatic and cultural ties between Cyprus and Greece, consular procedures for repatriation are well-established and typically processed within 1 working day. We handle all consular coordination on your behalf.
Flight Routes and Transport Options
Multiple daily flights connect Larnaca (LCA) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), operated by Aegean Airlines and other carriers with cargo capacity. Direct routes to Thessaloniki (SKG) are also available. For the Greek islands and smaller mainland cities, we arrange onward domestic transport from Athens. Due to the short distance (under 1,000 km), Greece is the fastest and most affordable repatriation destination from Cyprus, with transit times as short as 2-3 days in urgent cases.
Shared Cultural Heritage
Cyprus and Greece share a deep cultural and linguistic heritage, and our preparation team is fully versed in local funeral customs. We prepare the deceased according to the family's wishes, ensuring all cultural expectations are met. The close connection between the two countries means the entire process -- from documentation to the handover to the Greek funeral home -- proceeds smoothly and without misunderstandings.
Fastest Repatriation Option
Greece is the fastest repatriation destination from Cyprus. Express coffin repatriation can be completed in as little as 2-3 days. As both countries are EU and Schengen-associated, customs clearance is simplified. For destinations in the Peloponnese or northern Greece, land transport via ferry from Limassol to Piraeus port is an alternative option that some families prefer.
Prices
| Service | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coffin + Embalming (WHO) | from €4,500 | 7–10 days |
| Express — Coffin + Embalming | from €5,850 | 3–5 days |
What's included
We collect the deceased from hospital/home in Cyprus and bring them to our preparation rooms.
WHO-compliant embalming, as required for air transport in a sealed coffin.
Death certificate (with Apostille), mortuary passport, consular clearance from the Greece embassy in Nicosia, customs papers.
Hermetically sealed zinc coffin (IATA mandatory) + outer wooden coffin.
Cargo flight from Larnaca (LCA) to Greece. We book and coordinate everything.
Our partner in Greece collects the coffin/urn at the airport, handles customs and delivers to your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
The price depends on the destination and urgency. Coffin + embalming from €4,500, express from €5,850. All documents, consular clearance and transport included.
Typically 7–10 days for coffin transport. Express service available (3–5 days).
We handle all documents: death certificate, apostille, mortuary passport, consular clearance, health certificate, and flight permit. You don't need to visit any office.
We work with all major airlines that operate cargo from Larnaca.
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