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Bringing loved ones home to Israel.

We arrange the documents, transport and flight to a burial according to Halacha.

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Where is your loved one now?

  1. At home
  2. In hospital
  3. With the coroner
  4. At a funeral home
  1. 24/7Answering, from Vienna
  2. 24–72 hUsual time to repatriation
  3. €3,500–7,000Cost in most cases
  4. 4Countries most often: Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Serbia

The next hour

You

We

  • Send a licensed hearse
  • Check which documents are needed
  • Find flights

You

We

  • Speak to the administration
  • Arrange the transfer to the airport
  • Start the airline and consular papers

You

We

  • Handle the release authorisation
  • Prepare the consular papers
  • Time the flight to the release

You

We

  • Coordinate with the funeral director
  • Check the Halachic requirements
  • Confirm the airline's conditions

You

We

  • Pre-check every document
  • Book the flight subject to release
  • Plan the ground handling

You

We

  • Check the airline's handling
  • Coordinate with the destination community
  • Confirm the burial time
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From your city to Israel

    You Us

    • From you: three details, two documents and the burial place.
    • From us: the papers, the hearse, the flight and the handover in Israel.

    One team the whole way, with updates to the family at every stage.

    1. First contact

      We: We answer day and night and open the case.

      From you:
      We need three details.
      • Where your loved one is now
      • A phone number
      • The name as on the passport

    2. Documents

      We: Death certificate copies, export permit, consular papers, translations.

      From you:
      We need two documents.
      • Passport or ID
      • The next-of-kin authorisation

    3. Ground transport

      We: We follow up the release; a licensed hearse drives from hospital, coroner or home to the airport.

    4. Air transport

      We: Airline booking, cargo handling, air waybill. The flight details go to you.

    5. Arrival and burial

      We: Collection at Ben Gurion, the chevra kadisha, the burial time agreed with you.

      From you:
      We need the burial place.
      • If there is none yet, we help you reserve one

    What moves the price

    • Route

      Direct flight or a transfer via another airport

    • Timing

      Weekends, holidays and airline space

    • Documents

      A coroner release, translations, an apostille

    In most cases€3,500–7,000

    Reserve a burial place in Israel in advance

    Our partner Rest in Israel reserves plots at one flat price, under the Conference of European Rabbis.

    1. Fill in a short form

      Civil and Jewish identity details

    2. Get the permit confirmation

      Often within hours

    3. Decide with your family

      30 days to change your mind

    Who takes the payment?

    Rest in Israel reserves the plot and takes the payment. We handle the repatriation when the time comes.

    Visit Rest in Israel Ask us about a plot
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    What families ask us

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    How soon can the repatriation happen?

    Usually 24 to 72 hours, depending on the local authorities and the documents.

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    Can our own rabbi be involved?

    Yes. We coordinate with your rabbi and the chevra kadisha at every step.

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    Do you work outside Austria?

    Yes: Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Serbia most often, and many other countries.

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    +43 676 848044718

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