Country guide · Greece
Repatriation from Greece
Repatriations from Greece are common in the holiday season, and what sets the country apart is geography. If someone dies on an island, the journey home usually starts with a transfer to Athens before the international flight.
What happens in the country of death
The death is registered with the local civil registry (lixiarcheio), and the health authority issues the permits for international transfer. On the islands, the local funeral director arranges the domestic transfer to Athens. It is a routine step, and our partners handle it regularly.
The journey home
Athens has cargo connections across Europe all year round. In summer, seasonal direct flights from the islands and Thessaloniki can make the route shorter.
Good to know
A death on an island usually adds a few days to the timeline. We build this into our estimate from the first day.
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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