PRICES · EXHUMATION
Exhumation generally costs between 1,500 and 4,000 lei, depending on the purpose and any transport involved. By law, exhumation may be carried out after 7 years from the date of burial; earlier than that, only with a permit from the Public Health Authority (DSP) or by court order.
Exhumation means the removal of remains from a grave. It is usually carried out for reburial in a different plot, for placement in a family vault, or for transfer to another locality.
The work requires a permit and must comply with strict legal timeframes for public health reasons. We handle the paperwork, the labour, and any transport, so the family does not have to go through the process alone.
The general rule is that exhumation may take place after 7 years from the date of burial. After this period, the remains may be exhumed at any time of year, without a permit from the Public Health Authority (DSP).
Before 7 years, exhumation is permitted only in two situations: after at least one year from burial, between 1 November and 31 March, with a DSP permit, for reburial in a different plot; or at any time, on the basis of a prosecutor's or court order. The legal basis is Government Decision 741/2016.
PRICE TABLE · INDICATIVE
| Component | Detail | Approximate cost |
|---|---|---|
| Permit / authorisation | DSP or cemetery administration | case-dependent |
| Labour | Opening and closing the grave | 500–1,500 lei |
| Remains container | Ossuary or zinc coffin (transfer) | 200–1,000 lei |
| Transport (for reburial) | Depending on distance | from 600 lei |
| Reburial | Placement in the new plot | 500–1,500 lei |
First, the timeframe is checked: if 7 years have passed since burial, no DSP permit is needed. If less time has passed, we obtain the health authority permit under the conditions permitted by law.
Next comes the application to the cemetery administration and scheduling of the work. The exhumation itself is carried out by authorised personnel in compliance with the health standards in Government Decision 741/2016.
The remains are placed in an ossuary or, for transfer to another locality, in a sealed zinc coffin. Reburial at the new site or transport then follows.
The purpose of the exhumation matters most. A simple reburial in the same cemetery costs less than a transfer to another locality, which adds transport and a zinc coffin.
The age of the grave and its condition affect the labour. A grave with a monument or cladding requires additional dismantling and reassembly work.
For transfer to another city, the same transport rules apply as for domestic repatriation. For a new monument, see monument prices.
Moving remains to a different cemetery, city, or family vault is the most common reason for exhumation. For this, within 7 years, the law requires a DSP permit and the period between 1 November and 31 March.
The remains are transported in a sealed zinc coffin, and reburial takes place at the destination with the receiving cemetery's approval. We coordinate the entire journey, including funeral transport.
For a new burial plot or a vault, those costs are added separately. We provide a clear quote before we begin.
TRANSPARENCY · WHAT'S IN THE PRICE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
An exhumation with reburial generally costs between 1,500 and 4,000 lei in 2026. The cost includes labour, the remains container, and, where applicable, transport. The new plot and monument are added separately.
The general rule is 7 years from the date of burial. After this period, the remains may be exhumed at any time of year, without a permit from the Public Health Authority.
Yes, in two situations: after at least one year, between 1 November and 31 March, with a DSP permit, for reburial in a different plot; or at any time, on the basis of a prosecutor's or court order.
Within 7 years, a sanitary permit from the Public Health Authority (DSP) is required. After 7 years, this permit is no longer needed. In all cases, approval from the cemetery administration is required.
Most often for reburial in a different plot, for placement in a family vault, or for transfer to another locality. Less commonly, on the basis of a court order.
Authorised personnel, in compliance with the health standards of Government Decision 741/2016. The family does not take part in the work itself; we coordinate the entire process.
The remains are placed in a sealed zinc coffin and transported to the new cemetery, with the approval of the receiving administration. We coordinate the paperwork, transport, and reburial.
A monument or cladding is dismantled before the work and reassembled afterwards, if the remains stay in the same location. For a transfer, a new monument is erected at the new grave.
The work itself usually takes one day. Including obtaining permits and scheduling, the entire process can take from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the case.
Our rates are final, with no VAT added, as the company is not a VAT payer. Any cemetery fees are invoiced separately by the administration.
Yes. After 7 years, the remains can be collected into an ossuary to free up the plot. This is common practice for family burial plots, in accordance with the cemetery regulations.
We handle the permits, the application to the cemetery, and the scheduling. The family does not travel to any offices. We explain each step and the cost before we begin.
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