Worldwide to Russia Cremated Remains Courier

SpeedLink has introduced a new service for transporting cremated remains to Russia, launched in September 2024. This service helps overcome the challenges of shipping cremated remains to Russia, particularly following restrictions since 2022. With over 5 years of expertise in international cremated remains shipping, SpeedLink has proven to be a leader in simplifying and reducing costs globally. We are now proud to offer a comprehensive solution for the repatriation of cremated remains from anywhere in the world to Russia via our London and Zurich offices. SpeedLink is the most trusted choice for the safe and secure transportation of your loved one’s cremated remains from around the globe to Russia.
This service is ideal for families and organisations that are budget-conscious and can accommodate flexible timings. It replaces our flagship personalised service to Russia, which has been unavailable since 2022.
The Simplest Way to Ship Ashes to Russia
Our three-step process makes it easy to transport cremated remains to Russia:
1 - Parcel the Ashes: Courier the ashes to a SpeedLink office or arrange for SpeedLink to collect them (collection is subject to additional charges).
2 - Documentation and Shipment: SpeedLink prepares all necessary documentation and ships the ashes to our Swiss facility, from where they are transported to Russia by road.
3 -Final Delivery: Russian Post handles the final mile and door-to-door delivery throughout Russia.
Prices start at £1995 GBP / $2595 USD
including packing, customs and door-step delivery
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
TO THE TRADE
Why Trust SpeedLink
SpeedLink's reputation is unparalleled with many years of experience in the transportation of valuable and sensitive materials across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. We will always provide honest and transparent information to our valued clients, allowing them to make their own, informed decision to purchase. And you can always count on SpeedLink to provide exactly what we promise, and when.


Key Benefits of SpeedLink's Cremated Remains Services
- Eliminate costly additional services from funeral homes.
- Negate the need for confusing, overpriced, and deceptive freight forwarding services from the UK on export AND import to Russia.
- Eliminate cumbersome customs clearance procedures.
Packaging
Ashes must be shipped in a box measuring no more than 22.9cm x 15.2cm x 15.2cm (9" x 6" x 6")² Urns, containers or scatter tubes larger than these dimensions are not suitable for this service. SpeedLink can safely re-pack on request for a nominal fee.
Regulations & Paperwork
Regulations and paperwork are simple and straightforward with SpeedLink's International Cremated Remains Repatriation Services. The only paperwork required for cross-border transport is a Death Certificate and a Cremation Certificate or the local equivalents.³
Permission is not generally required to repatriate cremated remains anywhere. However, some countries require documentation or certificates of 'non-objection' when repatriating cremated remains which SpeedLink can help to arrange.
Price Match Guarantee
We offer to beat any written quotation for a like-for-like service. Please ask for details.
¹ Shipments are consolidated in the UK for onward transport by air and road via neutral third countries such as Switzerland, Turkey or the UAE. Service is available to/from most countries and territories. However, some countries require our personalised, hand-carry service.
² For this service, x-ray penetrable receptacles such as cardboard, plastic or wood measuring no more than 22.9cm x 15.2cm x 15.2cm are required.
³ Death and cremation certificates (or local equivalents) must travel with the shipment in all cases. These must be translated into Russian and ‘legalised’ prior to dispatch. Legalised documents then have an ‘apostille’ (stamped official certificate) attached. These are required for security and customs clearance purposes.
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How Does It Work?
To arrange for a cremated remains shipment, simply Contact Us for immediate assistance.
- We need the full UK and destination address for the sender and receiver.
- We then need to ascertain the timeframe you require the shipment to be completed.
- This will allow us to provide you with a tailored quotation† and advise a transit time.
- On receipt of your instruction to proceed, an up-front payment by credit or debit card, BACS, Chaps, SEPA or similar electronic funds transfer is required to book the service.
- A Booking confirmation will be emailed with the above collection and delivery details as well as desired dates, times and additional services selected. An invoice will be attached.
- The cremated remains will need to be lodged with SpeedLink at our London (Farnborough) offices no later than the 15th of the month, in a cardboard box not more than 22.9cm x 15.2cm x 15.2cm (9”x 6” x 6”). SpeedLink can help with repackaging if required.
- The cremated remains shipment will then be forwarded to SpeedLink’s Swiss facility in Zurich later in the month.
- Once the cremated remains have arrived in Switzerland, SpeedLink will prepare them for international forwarding via Swiss Post, complete with packaging and customs declarations.
- Swiss Post then forwards the ashes via road to Russia where Russian Post - Почта России – then handles final mile / doorstep delivery to any area of Russia.
† Additional services such as a timed collection or splitting of ashes for transport to different locations can be added. Please ask our team for more information.
Brochure
For more information on this service, please download our Cremated Remains Courier brochure.
08:30 - 17:30 - UK Time
+44 (0) 1252 786 015
The Hub, Fowler Avenue,
Farnborough, GU14 7JF
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We offer a seamless, international door-to-door service with the utmost care, attention and security.
Ashes Scattering Services
We can add an ashes scattering service to able your loved ones final wishes to be realized.
Domestic Courier Services
We provide the most secure service between crematoriums, funeral directors and family members across the country.
Our Expertise
Currently, this service is available to Russia from:
UK
For services from elsewhere, please see:
USA
Canada
Australia
We tailor a unique solution for all our customers. Our key features are:
- Service from our UK headquarters to Russia
- Timed collections in the UK to forward to SpeedLink's HQ can be added for an additional charge
- Secure handling and storage at our international hub prior to forwarding
- Dedicated point of contact by phone, email, SMS or WhatsApp
- e-Notification of each stage of shipment up to the Russian border
- NO costly additional services from funeral homes
- NO confusing, expensive, and deceptive freight forwarders involved
- Simplified customs process
SpeedLink endeavours to offer a personalised and tailored solution to transport your loved one's ashes with reach extending to virtually anywhere on the globe with very few exceptions.
We promise to provide you with the very best of service while assuring that your loved ones cremated remains will be transported with dignity, care and professionalism.
For further information or to discuss the options available, please Contact Us at any time or call our dedicated Cremated Remains Services line on:
From the UK: 01252 786 015
From the US: 1-877-238-8910
International: +44 (0) 1252 786 015
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, except holidays
8:30AM - 5:00PM - Eastern
8:30AM - 2:00PM - Pacific
8:30AM - 5:30PM - UK Time
Or simply email to: Hello@speedlinkrepat.com
SpeedLink makes every effort to ensure all cremated remains shipments are handled with great care, dignity and professionalism.
For our Russia services, SpeedLink's liability ends upon the shipment being lodged with Swiss Post Limited in Zurich, or any other third party shipping service that facilitates onward connections with Russian Post - Почта России.
Once a shipment has been successfully lodged with any such third party, SpeedLink deems to have discharged it's responsibility to the consignor (shipper), limiting SpeedLink's responsibility to the consignment at that point.
The shipper accepts any and all risks, and agrees to indemnify SpeedLink against any claim resulting from the delay or failure on the part of Russian Post to handle, clear customs, ship, or deliver said consignment, and accepts that proof of delivery may not be possible from SpeedLink, Swiss Post or any other third party involved in the process.
SpeedLink provides Cremated Remains Courier Services in:
SpeedLink provides courier services in:
England
Aldershot, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bournemouth, Bradford, Brighton, Bristol, Camberley, Cambridge, Chesterfield, Colchester, Coventry, Crawley, Derby, Dudley, Eastbourne, Exeter, Farnborough, Farnham, Fleet, Gloucester, Guildford, Huddersfield, Ipswich, Kingston upon Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, London Heathrow, Luton, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northampton, Norwich, Nottingham, Oldbury, Oldham, Oxford, Peterborough, Plymouth, Poole, Portsmouth, Preston, Reading, Rotherham, Sheffield, Slough, Southampton, Southend-on-Sea, St Helens, Stockport, Stoke-on-Trent, Sunderland, Sutton Coldfield, Swindon, Wakefield, Walsall, Watford, West Bromwich, Wigan, Woking, Wolverhampton, York
Scotland
Aberdeen, Dumfries, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Oban, Perth
Wales
Cardiff, Holyhead, Newport, Swansea
Northern Ireland
Belfast, Enniskillen, Londonderry/Derry, Newry
North America
EXCELLENTBased on 82 reviews
Dennis Kirkman2025-02-18I was blown away by the amount of care and compassion shown by SpeedLink Especially David McMillen Managing Director Repatriation.If you have any doubt about using SpeedLink forget it. They are 5 Star and well deserved. All it took me was one Email.D H2025-01-10Bringing my son’s ashes to the UK from USA looked like a daunting task. Fortunately I found Speedlink who took on the job and kept me fully informed as the transfer progressed. Good communication, good interpersonal skills throughout helped everything go smoothly- exactly what was required! The service has been really appreciated!MerlinXL2024-11-25The package was collected on time and delivered when they said it would be. Very easy and efficient service for a reasonable price.Matt Lewis2024-11-06I had to arrange transportation of my mother's ashes from the UK to Turkey. What at first appeared to be a complex and costly exercise was neither of these thanks to Speedlink. The engagement and communication process was faultless and both I and the recipient were kept informed of progress regarding delivery ensuring that the timeframe met everybody's needs. I wholeheartedly recommend anyone who needs to transport ashes internationally to consider using their service. All staff that I dealt with were professional and helpful at every juncture and made what could have been a difficult process smooth and seamless. Many thanks once again.Corrina Kermath2024-09-11Excellent service no problems at all. Would 100% use again.Gregor Hutchison2024-09-11I can highly recommend Speedlink. We needed an urgent part picked up in Southampton and taken to the West Coast of Scotland, within 2 hours of my call a van arrived in Southampton, picked up the part and had it delivered to us by 0800 the next morning. Excellent communication at all times gave us confidence they would deliver as requested.caroline clegg2024-07-17Very efficient, speedy and hassle-free. I would recommend them most highñyRobert Kennett2024-05-08The cheapest and yet showing great care and efficiency. Highly recommended.R Bennett2024-05-07We recently used Speedlink for the repatriation of a loved ones ashes. From start to finish Speedlink gave reliable, reassuring and sympathetic service. We were kept fully informed throughout the process and timescales were fully met and adhered to. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again and fully recommend them.Elodie K2024-05-01Greatprofessional and competitive service, they were able to help me the next day to transport 2 cats