Mortuary passport
Performance specification
A mortuary passport is required for the transfer of a corpse abroad.
A corpse passport is also required for the transfer of a corpse from Hesse to other federal states if their legislation requires a corpse passport for the transport or burial of the corpse.
Process flow
The corpse passport must be applied for by the relative responsible for the burial or by the funeral home responsible for the transport.
Which documents are required?
- Death certificate or certificate of deferral of certification
- Coroner's certificate
- Certificate of proper burial by the funeral home
- Certificate from the funeral home that the transport is carried out with a vehicle intended for the transport of corpses.
- if applicable, written power of attorney for the appointed funeral home
- If there are indications of a non-natural death or in the case of the corpse of an unknown person:
Authorisation of the public prosecutor's office or the district court - Medical certificate from the public health authority stating that there are no objections to the transport of the corpse if the deceased suffered from a notifiable disease in accordance with the Infection Protection Act.
What are the fees?
A fee of 28.00 euros is charged for the issuance of a mortuary pass.
Legal basis
Who do I need to contact?
To the city or municipal administration of the place of death.