Body & Ashes Repatriation Kos

Kos is a Greek island located in the Aegean Sea, with a population estimated to be around 33,000 people. It is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, and vibrant tourism industry. The official language spoken in Kos is Greek.

The presence of British or Irish people in Kos is significant due to its popularity as a tourist destination, particularly for beach holidays and historical sites. Many British or Irish tourists visit Kos for its sunny climate, cultural attractions, and Greek hospitality. They contribute to the local economy, engage in various recreational activities, and enjoy the natural beauty of the island.

In the event of the most unfortunate circumstances, should an individual from England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland, or any non-native origin pass away in Kos, Rosy International's Kos team is ready to assist in repatriating their remains (including ashes) back to the UK or Ireland. We can arrange collection from Kos (city) or any other specified location in Kos.

Is the body or ashes currently in Kos? If so, please click the relevant link below:

For repatriation from England to Kos >

For repatriation from Scotland to Kos >

For repatriation from Wales to Kos >

For repatriation from R.Ireland to Kos >

For repatriation from N.Ireland to Kos >

Conversely, the Greek community in the UK is quite extensive and can be found in various cities, with larger communities in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow.

In the event of the passing of your beloved in any of the mentioned cities above or elsewhere, we stand ready to assist you in repatriating your loved ones remains to Kos, if needed. In the subsequent sections, we will delve into the process of bringing your loved one back to Kos from the UK or Ireland.

If your loved one is an Greeks national and died in the UK or Ireland, it is essential to register the death with the local council to obtain the official death certificate. Should you desire to lay your loved one to rest in Kos, you would need to contact an International Funeral Director, such as ourselves, to initiate the repatriation process back to Afghanistan.

There are several reasons why you might wish to repatriate your loved one back to Kos, especially if they were just visiting the UK or Ireland. In such cases, we strongly advise reaching out to the travel insurance company as they typically provide financial assistance. Other reasons why you may prefer repatriating your loved one back to Afghanistan include, Kos is an island in Greece known for its cultural heritage and natural beauty. Being buried in Kos allows individuals to be laid to rest in a place of historical significance, maintain connections with the local community, and participate in Greek burial customs. Regardless of the reason we are here to help.

Please be aware that repatriating a body to Kos, usually requires the deceased to be an citizen or originate from Kos.

Here at Rosy International we can help bring your loved ones back to Kos (city) or any other location in Kos. Our dedicated Rosy International Kos team will obtain all the required certificates and permits on your behalf. Additionally, we efficiently manage transportation to any airport in Kos e.g. Kos Island International Airport or any other designated airport. Rest assured, our team will seamlessly coordinate with the Kos authorities and the Embassy of Greece to facilitate smooth passage.

We offer compassionate assistance in repatriating ashes back to Kos with our personal door-to-door service where one of the Rosy international agents will travel to Afghanistan and personally deliver the ashes. Our dedicated team will handle all necessary procedures, including obtaining the required documents such as the cremation certificate from you and a letter from local authorities to allow us to fly to Kos.

Each airline enforces its own specific rules and regulations regarding the transportation of ashes. Hence why we stay up-to-date with these airline policies to ensure compliance and smooth handling of the repatriation process between the UK/Ireland and Kos.

Although we are able to transport ashes to Kos, if you wish to scatter the ashes we advise reaching out to the local authorities for permission.

To guarantee a seamless passage and avoid any potential complications during the repatriation of ashes to Kos, contact us today.

We cater for all religious beliefs including Christian, Non-Religious & more. Please note that transporting a body/ashes to Kos will involve certain rules and restrictions which may go against certain beliefs. Find out more by contacting Rosy International today.

Body Repatriation: Typically takes 7 to 14 days. However, each situation is unique and may differ from one case to another.
Ashes Repatriation: Can take only days to arrange, plus the flight time between UK/Ireland and Kos which is approximately 4 - 6 hours.
Delays can occur for both ashes and body repatriation to Kos due to the flight delays, family disputes, non-natural causes of death and more. Although not common, delays can occur due to limited staff, governing authorities and embassies on 25 March as this Kos Independence Day.

From the UK/Ireland this typically will cost for our personal door to door service (not cargo) is between £845 - £1445. However, please note prices could be more or less.

From the UK/Ireland this costs between £2445 - £3045. However, please note prices could be more or less.

For any reason you wish to contact Embassy of Greece, please see their details below:

1A Holland Park, W11 3TP.
02072293850
gremb.lon@mfa.gr
www.mfa.gr/uk