From October 1, 2006, permits of the embassy for transportation of cremated human remains (ashes) to Lithuania are no longer required. The following documents are needed for transportation:
- Certificate of death (or a notarized copy), legalized and issued by competent Canadian authorities. The document has to be translated into Lithuanian and the translation certified (translation can be done in Lithuania);
- Passport of the deceased, if available (will be returned), or other ID (or a notarized copy);
- Certificate regarding cremation, issued by the funeral home.
Permits for transportation of the deceased (in a coffin) to Lithuania are issued by the embassy.
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The following documents are needed for transportation
- Certificate of death (or a notarized copy), legalized and issued by competent Canadian authorities.
- Medical (physician’s) certificate indicating cause of death or diagnosis (only if the cause of death is not indicated in the death certificate)
- Passport of the deceased, if available (will be returned), or other ID (or a notarized copy);
- Statement (certificate) from the funeral home stating:
- that the coffin contains nothing but remains of the deceased;
- in case if death was caused by contagious (communicable) disease– that the remains were properly disinfected.
- Short description of the coffin as to its material, color, shape.
IMPORTANT:
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The coffin must be double. |
- Permit to bury remains in Lithuania (obtained from local authorities in Lithuania).
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The following information is necessary in order to issue the permit for transportation
- name(s) of person(s) escorting/ accompanying the remains, if any;
- name of recipient (person or funeral home receiving remains), if different from escorting person;
- flight information (route, carrier, dates of departure/ arrival); or shipping company.
- Permits are issued free of charge. If requested, they will be sent back to you by mail (please provide a self-addressed stamped envelope).
Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to Canada
