🇮🇱 Funeral Repatriation to Israel

Professional repatriation from Cyprus to Israel — Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa. All documents, embalming, transport and local handover included. From €1800.

Repatriation to Israel from Cyprus: Country-Specific Details

Israeli Embassy in Nicosia

The Embassy of Israel in Cyprus is located at 4 Gripou Street, 1095 Nicosia. Tel: +357 22 36 91 95. Israel and Cyprus maintain close diplomatic ties, and consular procedures for repatriation are efficient. The embassy can issue emergency travel documents and consular death certificates, typically within the same working day.

Direct Flights to Israel

Cyprus is one of the closest countries to Israel, with direct flights from Larnaca (LCA) to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) taking under one hour. Multiple daily flights are operated by El Al, Israir, and other carriers, most of which accept cargo for human remains transport. This proximity makes Israel one of the fastest repatriation destinations from Cyprus -- in urgent cases, same-day or next-day transport is possible.

Israeli Funeral Customs

Israeli customs prioritize burial as soon as possible after death, which means speed is essential. We understand the urgency this creates and prioritize repatriations to Israel accordingly. We coordinate directly with funeral services at the destination in Israel to ensure a seamless handover. The deceased is handled with the utmost respect and care throughout the process. Where families request specific preparation methods, we accommodate all wishes to the fullest extent possible.

Fastest Possible Repatriation

Due to the geographic proximity and frequent flight connections, repatriation to Israel can be completed in as few as 1-2 days for urgent cases. Standard coffin repatriation takes 3-5 days. We maintain 24/7 contact with cargo handlers at both Larnaca and Ben Gurion airports to expedite the process. Israeli customs at TLV are experienced in handling human remains and process arrivals efficiently.

Prices

ServicePriceDuration
Cremation + Urnfrom €18005–7 days
Coffin + Embalming (WHO)from €30005–7 days
Express — Coffin + Embalmingfrom €39003–5 days

What's included

1
Collection & Preparation

We collect the deceased from hospital/home in Cyprus and bring them to our preparation rooms.

2
Embalming or Cremation

WHO-compliant embalming or cremation according to your wishes and local requirements.

3
All Documents

Death certificate (with Apostille), mortuary passport, consular clearance from the Israel embassy in Nicosia, customs papers.

4
Zinc Coffin

Hermetically sealed zinc coffin (IATA mandatory) + outer wooden coffin. Or zinc urn for cremation.

5
Air Transport

Cargo flight from Larnaca (LCA) to Israel. We book and coordinate everything.

6
Local Handover

Our partner in Israel collects the coffin/urn at the airport, handles customs and delivers to your family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cremation + Urn from €1800, Coffin + Embalming from €3000. All documents and transport included. Final price depends on specific city and requirements.

Typically 5–7 days for coffin transport, 5–7 days for cremation. 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. The specific airline depends on the destination city and schedule. We find the fastest and most reliable option.

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