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Death certificate

  • Performance specification

    You wish to have a deceased person’s body repatriated abroad. A mortuary certificate is required in order to arrange the repatriation. You can instruct the funeral director responsible for the transport to issue the mortuary certificate.

    The death certificate may only be issued once the necessary documents have been provided.

    Please make an appointment in advance.

  • Legal basis

    Section 17 of the BestG NRW

  • Required documents

    Please contact the registry office to find out which documents are required in your particular case. Email 

  • What else should I know?

    When transporting a body abroad, the legal requirements of both the destination countries and any transit countries must be observed. Information can be obtained from the relevant consulates and embassies of these countries.


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