Budapest is one of Europe's most visited capitals, and the Hungarian community in Britain has grown steadily for two decades — so this journey happens in both directions, and we drive it either way. From the family's side, the shape is always the same: one call, and the Hungarian system stops being your problem.
What the service includes
- Collection anywhere in Hungary — from the hospital, the morgue or the local temetkezési vállalkozás.
- Every Hungarian formality — the death certificate, the international transport permit, embalming and health certificates, handled directly with the local authorities.
- Regulation coffin certified for international transport, included in the fixed price.
- The road journey to the UK — straight down our main corridor and through the Channel, with confirmations at each stage.
- Delivery to your chosen UK funeral director, with the arrival window agreed in advance.
Documents for the UK, prepared
Your UK funeral director will need the Hungarian death certificate with certified translation, and the death can also be recorded with the UK authorities. The complete translated file is part of the handover.
Frequently asked questions
How much does repatriation from Hungary to the UK cost?
The price depends on the collection point and the UK destination, quoted as a fixed, final figure on the first call — Hungarian formalities, the regulation coffin and the complete journey included. Hungary's position on our main corridor keeps the price competitive.
How long does the journey from Hungary to the UK take?
Hungarian paperwork is usually completed within days. The road journey itself typically takes one to two days, with the arrival window confirmed before departure.
Can you deliver anywhere in the UK?
Yes — to any funeral home in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, coordinated directly with them so the ceremony can be planned with certainty.