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Body repatriation from Belarus to Denmark
How to arrange transportation of a coffin with the body
Regardless of the mode of transportation (aircraft, road transport), delivery of cargo 200 is a highly responsible task, complex both documentarily and organisationally.
This procedure requires compliance with specific conditions (storage, transportation of the body) and involves the preparation of numerous permit documents for the transportation of cargo.
Full repatriation from Minsk to Copenhagen and all of Denmark
Repatriation from Belarus to Denmark is requested by families of Belarusians who moved to Copenhagen, Aarhus and Odense on work or family visas, as well as by Danish families whose relative died in Minsk during a business trip, medical treatment or a visit. We understand that each such event is grief combined with the need for quick, clear and respectful service. Our operator answers the call at any hour, explains the sequence of steps at once and takes on all organisational tasks: from collecting the body at the Minsk morgue to handing it over to a Danish bedemand.
Documents in Belarus are prepared in this order: death certificate at ZAGS where death was registered, forensic conclusion from the State Committee of Forensic Examinations in Minsk, embalming certificate, zinc-coffin sealing act and export permit. The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues the apostille in Minsk — Denmark accepts it under the Hague Convention. A sworn translator produces a Danish or English version; Danish Borgerservice and bedemand accept either equally.
The main air route departs from Minsk National Airport (MSQ) with a transfer in Warsaw (LOT), Istanbul (Turkish Airlines) or Frankfurt via Lufthansa Cargo, landing at Copenhagen-Kastrup (CPH) or Billund (BLL). Total transit time is 22 to 28 hours including cargo handling. Road transport by hearse is the alternative: through Brest, Poland and Germany, entering Denmark via Jutland or across the Øresund bridge from Sweden — about 1,800 km and 26 hours on the road.
In Denmark our partner — a licensed bedemand — meets the cargo at Kastrup airport or near the Øresund bridge, clears customs and coordinates the funeral with Folkekirken, the municipal Borgerservice or the commune where the cemetery is located. Traditional burials at a kirkegård, cremation with urn at an urnegravsted, and Orthodox, Catholic and Muslim ceremonies at the corresponding Copenhagen parishes and communities are all supported. We stay in touch with the Belarusian consulate in Copenhagen for any additional legalisation.
The +375 29 314-59-59 line is answered round the clock. On the first call we prepare a free transparent quote: body preparation in Minsk, zinc coffin, documents, apostille, sworn translation, air tariff or hearse, customs in Denmark, handover to the bedemand. The price is fixed in the contract and no extra charges arise. Payments are accepted in BYN, EUR, USD and DKK; we work by bank transfer and issue a full set of financial documents. Call — a coordinator will take on every formality so the family can focus on the farewell.
Quick summary
- Phone 24/7: +375 29 314-59-59
- Documents: ZAGS, forensic report, MFA apostille, Danish/English translation
Frequently asked questions
Which Danish cities do you deliver to?
We cover all of Denmark. The main air hubs are Copenhagen-Kastrup (CPH) and Billund (BLL). From there our Danish partners transport the cargo to Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg, Esbjerg, Randers, Kolding, Horsens and Vejle. With road transport we drive directly to the cemetery or bedemand address in Jutland, Funen or Zealand. Bornholm is served by ferry from Køge or Ystad. Small communes are handled without surcharges.
What documents are needed in Belarus and Denmark?
In Belarus: ZAGS death certificate, forensic conclusion from the State Committee of Forensic Examinations, embalming certificate, zinc-coffin sealing act, export permit and MFA apostille. In Denmark: international Laissez-Passer, apostilled dossier with Danish or English translation, dødsattest registration through Borgerservice, burial or cremation permit from Folkekirken or the commune. Our team prepares both packages in parallel so Kastrup customs do not delay the cargo.
How long does delivery from Minsk to Denmark take?
Air transport via Warsaw, Istanbul or Frankfurt to Copenhagen takes 2 to 4 calendar days. That covers embalming, zinc-coffin sealing, the Belarusian MFA apostille (one to two days, or same-day express), sworn translation and the flight itself. Road transport by hearse through Poland and Germany takes 3 to 5 days depending on border-crossing queues and the distance to the Danish commune — especially if the destination is Bornholm or the far northwest of Jutland.
How much does repatriation from Belarus to Denmark cost?
The quote includes body preparation in Minsk, zinc and wooden coffins, ZAGS documents, MFA apostille, sworn translation, LOT/Turkish/Lufthansa air tariff or hearse work, customs clearance in Denmark, meeting the cargo and handover to the bedemand. The final figure depends on weight, urgency and destination. Call +375 29 314-59-59 — a specialist will prepare a free transparent estimate in EUR or DKK and fix it into the contract without hidden surcharges.
Is a zinc coffin mandatory?
Yes. IATA rules, EU sanitary requirements and Danish Sundhedsstyrelsen standards require a hermetic zinc insert placed inside a wooden coffin. Sealing is performed in Minsk by our specialists with a sanitary inspector present and a sealing act with a serial number is issued. Danish customs and bedemand verify zinc integrity on arrival. Opening the zinc coffin on Danish soil without sanitary-service permission is forbidden — only the wooden lid is lifted for farewell.
How do I obtain the apostille in Belarus?
The apostille is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus at 19 Lenina Street in Minsk. Since Belarus is a Hague Convention member, the apostille is fully recognised in Denmark without additional legalisation. Standard processing takes one to two working days; express can be done the same day. Our lawyer files documents by notarised proxy, pays the fee and hands the ready package to a sworn translator for Danish or English.
Can I accompany the body to Denmark?
Yes. Relatives may fly on the same LOT/Turkish/Lufthansa flight or travel alongside the hearse. For flights via Warsaw, Istanbul or Frankfurt a Schengen visa is required — the Danish consulate in Moscow and visa centres in Minsk accept applications on an express basis with the death certificate. The hearse cabin has one or two seats for accompanying persons. We issue the cargo-200 accompaniment certificate at once.
What visas do relatives need?
Belarusian citizens obtain a Schengen visa via the Danish visa centre VFS Global in Minsk or through Polish and Lithuanian consulates. With the apostilled death certificate and invitation letter from a Danish bedemand, the visa is issued urgently within one to three working days. Citizens of Russia, Kazakhstan and other countries apply through their own consulates. We prepare an official invitation in Danish and English and email it to the family.
Do you work on weekends and holidays?
Yes, the +375 29 314-59-59 line operates 24/7. We answer calls on New Year, Orthodox and Catholic Christmas, Radunitsa, Easter, Belarusian Victory and Independence Days, and Danish Jul, Nytår, Påske and Store bededag. The body-collection team is dispatched at any hour. ZAGS and MFA paperwork is filed on the next working day, while body preparation and zinc-coffin sealing proceed in parallel.
What if documents are not yet ready?
Call straight away. We start body preparation, embalming, zinc-coffin sealing and flight booking at the same time as the paperwork. Our lawyer obtains the medical death certificate from the State Committee of Forensic Examinations, registers the death at ZAGS, picks up the official certificate, submits it for the MFA apostille and forwards it to a sworn translator. If relatives are abroad, everything is handled under a notarised power of attorney certified at the Danish embassy or by a Danish notary.