To obtain a permit to transport at corpse (laissez-passer for a corpse), the following 4 (possibly 5) documents must be submitted to the Danish Patient Safety Authority as part of the application process:
1. Death certificate
A doctor issues the death certificate. The doctor must hand over a copy of page 1 of the death certificate to the relatives and a copy of page 2 of the death certificate in a sealed envelope, which must be delivered to the Danish Patient Safety Authority.
2. Confirmation of notification of death to the burial authority
The relatives of the deceased must complete a request to the burial authority for burial or cremation. The burial authority is the parish where the deceased passed away or the place of residence of the deceased. If burial or cremation cannot be carried out within 8 days, a request for a suspension needs to be made.
3. Request for transport of a corpse abroad
When transporting a corpse abroad, special requirements apply for the design of the coffin, which must be tight and solid.
4. Soldering certificate for zinc coffins
The soldering of zinc coffins is usually carried out by the funeral director. The company or person who has carried out the soldering must complete and sign the soldering certificate.
5. Embalming certificate (only required if the deceased is to be transported by air)
Embalming is normally carried out by the funeral director. The person who has embalmed the corpse will fill out and sign the embalming certificate. The company transporting the corpse may have additional requirements.
Download documents to fill out
The request for transport of a corpse abroad as well as the certificates for zink coffins and embalming can be downloaded from the website of the Danish Patient Safety Authority:
Read more about burials at the Ministry of Rural, Urban and Ecclesiastical Affairs:
