COFFINS · ZINC REPATRIATION
A zinc coffin has a hermetically sealed metal lining and is mandatory for the international transport of a deceased person. The price starts at 1,800 lei; it is placed inside a wooden coffin as part of the repatriation process.
When repatriating a deceased person, international transport requires a hermetically sealed coffin. The welded and sealed zinc lining prevents leakage and maintains sanitary conditions throughout the journey.
The zinc lining is placed inside a wooden coffin. Without it, no carrier — road or air — will accept the consignment. The sealing is verified by the health authority.
After the deceased has been prepared, the body is placed in the zinc lining, which is then welded shut. Official sealing follows, along with the issue of the mortuary passport — the document that accompanies the transport.
We coordinate every step: the zinc coffin, the sealing and the paperwork. The family does not deal with any formalities. See the full procedure in the repatriation guide.
The cost of the zinc coffin is one component of the total repatriation cost. The remainder depends on transport, paperwork and the distance from the country of origin.
For costs by country, see the dedicated pages, for example repatriation from Germany or from Italy.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Zinc sheet, hermetically welded |
| Role | Inner sealed lining, placed inside the wooden coffin |
| Required for | International transport (repatriation) |
| Sealing | Official, verified by the health authority |
| Associated document | Mortuary passport |
| Transport | Road or air |
| Indicative price | 1,800–3,000 lei |
HOW TO CHOOSE
COMPARISON
| Specification | Zinc coffin | Wooden coffin |
|---|---|---|
| Use | International transport | Local burial |
| Hermetic seal | Sealed, welded | Not sealed |
| Official sealing | Mandatory | Not applicable |
| Indicative price | 1,800–3,000 lei | 800–6,500 lei |
PRICE AND WHAT'S INCLUDED
The zinc coffin starts at 1,800 lei and is one component of the total repatriation cost. It includes the hermetic lining and preparation for sealing. We obtain the official sealing and the mortuary passport on your behalf.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The international transport of a deceased person requires a hermetically sealed coffin for sanitary reasons. The welded and sealed zinc lining is mandatory and is placed inside the wooden coffin.
A zinc coffin costs between 1,800 and 3,000 lei in 2026. It is one component of the total repatriation cost, alongside transport and paperwork.
No. The zinc lining is placed inside a wooden coffin. The metal layer provides the hermetic seal required for transport.
The sealing is official and is verified by the health authority before transport. We coordinate the procedure and obtain the mortuary passport.
No. Cremation uses lightweight wooden coffins. The zinc coffin is intended exclusively for the international transport of a body.
We coordinate the zinc coffin, the sealing, the paperwork and the transport. The family does not travel or negotiate with foreign institutions.
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