Guide for Families
Practical articles on bringing a loved one home to Poland from abroad, based on the law and on information from the authorities.
Guides
Death of a Loved One Abroad: What to Do
The steps after a death abroad: death certificate, consulate, insurance, documents and transport.
Read moreStarosta's Permit to Bring a Body to Poland
Who issues the permit, who applies, which documents and how long it takes.
Read moreConsul's Certificate for Transport of a Body
When it is needed, which documents, the deadline and the fee.
Read moreWho Pays for Bringing a Body Home
Insurance, family, funeral allowance and what the consulate does not cover.
Read moreTranscription of a Death Certificate from Abroad
Whether it is mandatory, who applies and where.
Read moreCarrying an Urn with Ashes by Plane
Documents, a sealed container and the carrier's rules.
Read moreWhere our information comes from
We rely on the Act on Cemeteries and Burial of the Dead, regulations of the Minister of Health, and the websites of Polish consulates and of the authorities of the countries of death. We give the source for every important piece of information. Rules and fees may change, so in your case we always confirm the current requirements.