Country guide · Netherlands
Repatriation from the Netherlands
The Netherlands has efficient administration and one of Europe’s best cargo airports. When the documents are in order, repatriation from the Netherlands is comparatively quick.
What happens in the country of death
The death is registered with the municipality (gemeente). Dutch procedures for international transfer are efficient and well documented, and funeral homes are used to international cases.
The journey home
Amsterdam Schiphol is one of Europe’s foremost cargo hubs, with connections everywhere. To neighbouring countries, road transport works just as well.
Good to know
Dutch authorities often provide documents in international formats. That helps them get accepted faster in the destination country.
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Talk to us when you’re ready
One call or message is enough to get things started. We’ll explain honestly what happens next and what it requires, and tell you what it is likely to cost.
Mon–Fri 10–17 (EET) · we usually respond outside these hours too