Country guide · Sweden
Repatriation from Sweden
Repatriation between the Nordic countries is among the smoothest in Europe. The authorities work closely together, and the formalities hold few surprises. From Sweden, the journey home can often be made by road and ferry as well as by air.
What happens in the country of death
In Sweden, civil registration is handled by Skatteverket, the Swedish Tax Agency, so that is where the death is registered. Medical certificates are issued quickly. Long-standing Nordic agreements keep the paperwork between the countries light.
The journey home
There are flights from Stockholm and Gothenburg. Often, though, a specialised hearse travelling by ferry is the calmer and more economical choice, particularly to Finland and the Baltic countries.
Good to know
For Finnish families: the road-and-ferry route between Sweden and Finland is well established. We quote both options openly, so you can compare them.
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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