The loss of a loved one is a\u00a0painful event. When it happens abroad\u00a0there may be additional logistics difficulties in case it\u00a0was the desire of the deceased or the family to find a\u00a0final rest place for the remains in Italy.<\/p>\n
In this page you will find guidelines for the procedure of transporting human remains into Italy as well as instructions on the necessary paperwork.<\/p>\n
Once the Italian Consulate has been contacted and the paperwork submitted, a request for “nulla osta” will be sent to the Italian township (Comune) in order to receive authorization for the remains or cremains to enter Italy and the township.\u00a0 With\u00a0said authorization the Consulate will be able to issue a mortuary passport.\u00a0 The funeral home in charge, designated and paid by the family of the deceased, may then proceed with the repatriation of the remains.\u00a0 For cremated remains, the family may decide to take care directly of\u00a0the entire procedure and personally accompany the urn into Italy, to its final rest place.<\/p>\n
You may find detailed instructions on the necessary paperwork and forms here in case of REMAINS (whole bodies)<\/a>, and here in case of CREMAINS (for cremated remains)<\/a>. The instructions are in English, for immediate use by the funeral homes.<\/p>\n