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Dead Body Transport Service in India
Road · Train · Air · International — All Documentation Handled
- AC & Non-AC fleet
- All cremation grounds
- 24/7 — no off days
10,000+
Families Served
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Cities Covered
3 Modes
Road · Train · Air
Choosing the Right Mode
Road, Train, or Air? How to Choose the Right Dead Body Transport Mode
This is the most common question families ask — and the answer depends on four factors: distance, time urgency, budget, and destination accessibility. Call Anthyesti and our coordinator will recommend the right mode in 60 seconds. Or use this guide:
Road — Hearse Van
Best option when the destination is reachable by road within 12 hours. Hearse van or refrigerated mortuary van dispatched within 1–2 hours. No documentation delays. Most flexible routing.
Train — Freezer Box
Most cost-effective for 500–1,500 km inter-city transport. Essential when the destination city has a station but no direct flight. AC coach preserves body during 12–36 hr journeys. Family can accompany.
Air — Domestic India
Fastest option for distances above 1,000 km or when time is critical. City-to-city in 1–2.5 hours. Mandatory embalming certificate. Suitable for all major Indian city pairs. Body flies as air cargo.
Air — International
For NRI families transporting remains from India to UAE, UK, USA, Singapore, Canada, and other countries, or repatriating to India from abroad. Embassy NOC, customs, and international airline cargo all handled.
- Not sure which to choose? Call +91-9883318181 — our coordinator asks three questions and recommends the right mode within 60 seconds. No obligation to book.
Transport Mode Details
Dead Body Transport Service in India — Complete Mode-by-Mode Guide
Every mode is handled end-to-end by Anthyesti — vehicle, documentation, preservation, and destination coordination. No family member visits any railway office, airline cargo terminal, or government office.
Dead Body Transport by Road — Hearse Van & Mortuary Van
Local city transfer · Inter-city up to 500 km · Remote destinations unreachable by rail or air
What Anthyesti provides
- AC hearse van or refrigerated mortuary van based on distance and season
- Trained driver and attendant on every journey — body handled with full dignity
- Hospital body release coordination — no family queues at mortuary desk
- Police NOC for unnatural deaths — processed before van departs
- Transit permit for inter-state road transport
- Destination city coordination — receiving agent briefed
- 24/7 availability across all 50+ cities in Anthyesti network
Vehicle types available
- Non-AC hearse van — suitable for short local transfers (under 90 minutes), cooler months
- AC hearse van — recommended for transfers over 90 min or during April–September heat
- Refrigerated mortuary van — active cooling 2°C–8°C, for distances over 200 km or when body needs multi-hour preservation during transit
- Freezer box ambulance — portable freezer unit within van, maximum preservation for 500+ km inter-state routes
- Innova Limo decorated hearse — premium funeral vehicle for final local journey to cremation ground
- Anthyesti recommends road for distances under 500 km, or when the destination is not served by a direct train or flight. Refrigerated van recommended for distances over 3–4 hours or during summer months (March–June).
Dead Body Transport by Train — with Freezer Box
500–1,500 km inter-city · Most cost-effective · Family can accompany · All major routes covered
What Anthyesti handles
- Railway NOC from the relevant zonal railway (Central, Western, Southern, Eastern, etc.)
- Parcel van booking on the appropriate train for the destination
- Freezer box procurement and installation for transit preservation (24–48 hrs)
- Coffin preparation and sealing per Indian Railways freight regulations
- Hearse van from home/hospital to the railway station
- Destination station coordination — receiving agent and hearse briefed
- Family travel booking assistance if family wishes to accompany on the same train
Major departure stations by city
- Mumbai: Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) — primary · Dadar Station
- Delhi: Hazrat Nizamuddin Station · New Delhi Station
- Bangalore: Bangalore City (KSR) · Yeshwanthpur
- Kolkata: Howrah Junction · Sealdah Station
- Hyderabad: Secunderabad Station · Hyderabad Deccan
- Pune: Pune Junction · Shivajinagar Station
- Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad Junction
- Key advantage: Train reaches remote district towns that have no nearby airport. Also significantly cheaper than air cargo for 800–1,500 km journeys. Most Delhi-Patna, Mumbai-Nashik, Bangalore-Chennai routes are well-served by train.
Dead Body Transport by Air — Domestic India
Over 1,000 km · Fastest mode · Major city pairs · Time-critical cases
What Anthyesti handles
- Embalming — mandatory for all air cargo; Anthyesti arranges certified embalming
- Embalming certificate from authorised undertaker
- Coffin sealing with zinc-lined coffin and hermetically sealed lid (airline requirement)
- Police NOC and hospital authority clearance
- Airline cargo slot booking — Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Vistara, and others
- Airport cargo terminal documentation — all airlines' specific formats
- Destination airport receiving coordination — hearse van briefed at receiving city
Major airports Anthyesti operates from
- Mumbai: CSIA — Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Intl (BOM)
- Delhi: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
- Bangalore: Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
- Hyderabad: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
- Kolkata: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl (CCU)
- Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA)
- Pune: Pune International Airport (PNQ)
- Ahmedabad: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Intl (AMD)
- Airlines accept dead bodies? Yes — all major Indian airlines carry human remains by air cargo. The body travels in the cargo hold, not the cabin. Embalming, coffin sealing, and cargo documentation are mandatory.
International Dead Body Repatriation
UAE · UK · USA · Singapore · Canada · Gulf — Embassy NOC + Customs Clearance Handled
What Anthyesti handles — international
- Embassy NOC — from the destination country's Indian consulate or Indian High Commission
- Embalming — mandatory for all international body shipping
- Zinc-lined coffin with hermetically sealed lid — mandatory for international cargo
- Indian Customs clearance — all export documentation
- Destination country import clearance documentation
- International airline cargo booking — Air India, Emirates, Etihad, Oman Air, Qatar, British Airways, and others
- Destination country partner coordination — local funeral director at destination
Frequently served international routes
- India → UAE: Mumbai/Delhi/Hyderabad/Kochi to Dubai/Abu Dhabi
- India → UK: Mumbai/Delhi to London Heathrow — High Commission NOC
- India → USA: Mumbai/Delhi to JFK/ORD/LAX — Embassy NOC
- India → Singapore: Chennai/Bangalore/Hyderabad to SIN
- India → Canada: Mumbai/Delhi to YYZ/YVR — High Commission NOC
- India → Oman/Bahrain/Kuwait/Qatar: Gulf corridors — Anthyesti specialists
- Abroad → India: Repatriation to any Indian city from any country
- Timeline: Embassy NOC typically takes 2–4 days. Total process from death to international departure is usually 3–7 days. Anthyesti expedites at every step. Call immediately — starting earlier saves critical time.
Step by Step
How Dead Body Transport Works with Anthyesti — One Call, Everything Handled
The process is the same regardless of transport mode. You make one call — Anthyesti manages every step from pickup to destination handover.
Call +91-9883318181 — The Coordinator Recommends the Right Mode
Our coordinator answers immediately — 24/7, no IVR. Tell us: where the body is currently (hospital, home, or mortuary), the destination city, and how soon the body needs to arrive. We recommend road, train, or air based on distance, urgency, and your city pair — and confirm the cost in the same call. No obligation to book until you confirm.
Hospital Body Release — We Handle Mortuary and Documentation Simultaneously
If the body is at a hospital, our coordinator contacts the mortuary admin directly to initiate body release — families do not stand in hospital queues. Simultaneously, our documentation team begins the death certificate, police NOC (if needed), embalming (for air transport), or railway NOC (for train) — all in parallel to save time. Hearse van dispatched within 30–60 minutes of your call.
Preservation — Freezer Box, Embalming, or Refrigerated Van
Based on the transport mode and timeline: Road — refrigerated van if over 3 hours. Train — freezer box delivered and body loaded with freezer unit. Air — certified embalming performed (2–4 hours) by our licensed undertaker, coffin sealed with zinc-lined hermetic lid per airline regulations. International — full embalming + coffin + embassy documentation initiated.
Transport to Station, Airport, or Direct Road Journey
For road: vehicle departs with attendant directly to destination. For train: hearse transports to the railway station — LTT/Dadar (Mumbai), Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi), Howrah (Kolkata), KSR (Bangalore) — parcel van loaded and coffin secured. For air: hearse transports to cargo terminal at CSIA, IGI, BLR, HYD, or relevant airport — cargo slot confirmed, all airline documentation submitted.
Destination Coordination & Handover — Family Informed at Every Stage
Anthyesti's network at the destination city is briefed before departure. A representative meets the body at the destination station or airport, hearse van is ready, and cremation/burial ground coordination begins if requested. Families are updated via WhatsApp at departure and on arrival. We remain available at +91-9883318181 for any question during the journey.
Documentation Guide
Documents Required for Dead Body Transport in India
Documentation requirements differ by transport mode and state. Anthyesti handles every document — families do not visit any police station, municipal office, railway freight office, or airport cargo terminal. Select your transport mode:
For Road Transport
- Death certificate or hospital death summary / cause of death letter
- Aadhaar card or government photo ID of the deceased
- ID proof of the family member authorising body release
- Hospital body release letter (for hospital cases)
- Police NOC — only for unnatural deaths (Anthyesti handles)
- Transit permit from local municipal authority (Anthyesti handles)
- Embalming certificate if preservation needed beyond 24 hours
- Certified death certificate for receiving state
For Train Transport
- Death certificate or hospital death summary
- Photo ID of the deceased and the applicant family member
- Police NOC (for unnatural deaths)
- Railway NOC from the zonal railway (Central, Western, etc.)
- Coffin sealing and labelling certificate per Indian Railways freight spec
- Doctor's certificate confirming cause of death
- Freezer box certificate if preservation unit used in transit
For Air Transport — Domestic
- Death certificate certified by municipal authority
- Police NOC and hospital authority clearance
- Doctor's certificate with cause of death
- Embalming certificate from licensed undertaker — mandatory for all air
- Coffin sealing certificate — zinc-lined, hermetically sealed coffin
- Airline cargo booking confirmation
- Airport cargo authority ground handling clearance
For Air Transport — International
- Embassy / High Commission NOC from destination country's Indian consulate
- Passport copy of the deceased
- Visa copy or residency status documents
- Indian Customs export documentation
- Destination country import clearance (Anthyesti's partner handles)
- Certified translation of death certificate if required by destination
- International airline air waybill (AWB)
- Anthyesti handles every document above. Families provide: the death certificate (or we get it from the hospital), and ID proof. Everything else is managed by our coordinators. No government office visits required.
Transparent Pricing
Dead Body Transport Cost in India — No Hidden Charges
All pricing is confirmed in writing before any service begins. Below are 2026 rates based on mode and distance. Call for an exact itemised quote for your specific city pair.
| Transport Service | Typical Range | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Local hearse van — city to city (under 100 km) | ₹3,500–₹7,000 | Vehicle, driver, attendant, basic documentation |
| Inter-city road — 100–500 km (same state) | ₹8,000–₹18,000 | Refrigerated van, driver, attendant, toll, NOC |
| Inter-state road — 500–1,000 km | ₹18,000–₹30,000 | Refrigerated van, freezer box, full documentation |
| Train transport — 500–1,000 km | ₹18,000–₹28,000 | Freezer box, railway NOC, coffin, station handling |
| Train transport — 1,000–1,500 km | ₹22,000–₹35,000 | Freezer box, railway NOC, coffin, destination coordination |
| Air cargo — domestic (under 2 hrs flight) | ₹35,000–₹55,000 | Embalming, zinc coffin, NOC, airline cargo, airport handling |
| Air cargo — domestic (over 2 hrs flight) | ₹45,000–₹75,000 | Embalming, zinc coffin, NOC, airline cargo, destination coordination |
| International repatriation — Gulf (UAE/Oman/Bahrain) | ₹1,50,000–₹2,50,000 | Embalming, zinc coffin, embassy NOC, customs, international airline |
| International repatriation — UK / USA / Canada | ₹2,50,000–₹5,00,000 | Full documentation, embassy, customs, international airline, destination partner |
| Embalming only (standalone) | ₹8,000–₹20,000 | Licensed undertaker, embalming certifica |
| Freezer box only — home delivery | ₹2,500–₹4,500/day | Delivery, installation, monitoring, pickup |
Prices are 2026 starting rates. Final cost depends on: departure and destination city, distance, airline/train on specific route, weight of coffin, number of documentation types needed, and any additional services. Call +91-9883318181 for an exact itemised quote before confirming any booking.
City-Specific Pages
Dead Body Transport — City-by-City Service Pages
Each city page has detailed station/airport information, local pricing, and specific documentation requirements for that city.
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Why Choose Anthyesti
Why 10,000+ Families Choose Anthyesti for Dead Body Transport in India
One Call, One Coordinator
No transfers between departments. One coordinator manages everything from pickup to destination handover across any transport mode.
All Documents Handled
Death certificate, police NOC, railway NOC, embalming certificate, embassy NOC, customs — every document for every mode, managed by Anthyesti.
24/7 — No Off Days
We dispatch at 3am on Diwali, on Eid, on Christmas. Death does not wait for business hours and neither do we.
Largest Pan-India Network
50+ cities covered. Destination coordination in every major city. Partners in 100+ countries for international repatriation.
Transparent Pricing
Itemised quote before booking. No surprise charges. The quote we give is the amount you pay — trusted by 10,000+ families.
All Three Modes
Road, train, and air — domestic and international — all through one company. No need to coordinate multiple vendors.
Hospital Coordination
We contact the hospital mortuary directly. Families never queue at hospital admin desks, police stations, or cargo terminals.
Destination Ready
Our network at the receiving city is briefed before the body departs. A representative meets the body at the station or airport
Frequently Asked Questions
Dead Body Transport in India — 13 Most Asked Questions Answered
Answers from Anthyesti’s transport coordinators — covering road, train, air, international, and documentation questions.
What is dead body transport service and what does it include?
How do I decide between road, train, and air for dead body transport?
What documents are required for dead body transport in India?
For road transport: death certificate or hospital summary, ID of deceased, transit permit for inter-state. For train transport: all road documents plus railway NOC from the zonal railway and coffin sealing certificate. For air transport: all road documents plus embalming certificate, coffin sealing with zinc-lined coffin, airline cargo booking, and airport cargo clearance. For international: all domestic air documents plus embassy NOC, passport copy, customs clearance. Anthyesti handles every document — families provide the death certificate and one ID proof.
Is embalming mandatory for dead body transport in India?
How much does dead body transport cost in India?
Can dead bodies be transported on regular passenger flights in India?
Can anyone personally arrange dead body air transport in India?
Is dead body transport by train cost-effective?
How long does the dead body transport process take?
How does international dead body repatriation work from India?
Is a police NOC always required for dead body transport in India?
Can Anthyesti transport a body from a remote location in India?
Do I need to contact two funeral homes when shipping a body between two cities?
What Families Say About Anthyesti's Transport Service
Very good service provided by Anthyesti. Very caring and professional approach at a time when the family is distressed. They also provided contacts for services not related to their line of activities...like removal of pacemaker etc. Very satisfied with them. Specially Ashish, the Manager, has been a source of strength during our bereavement. God Bless them all.
Very good service provided by Anthyesti. Very caring and professional approach at a time when the family is distressed. They also provided contacts for services not related to their line of activities...like removal of pacemaker etc. Very satisfied with them. Specially Ashish, the Manager, has been a source of strength during our bereavement. God Bless them all.
Very professional service, with prompt and polite staff. However, I found the cost for flowers to be put on the hearse to be quite exhorbitant, and therefore arranged for that myself. Also, the calls to post review of services should ideally be made at a later time, not when the family is grieving. On the whole, a mostly satisfactory experience.
Anthyesti did a wonderful job in transporting the mortal remains of my late brother-in-law from abroad to Gobindpur. We were initially expecting the body and Bhubaneswar airport but also wanted support till a remote location in Orissa and they finished the last mile without any hassles. God bless the whole team including Abhishek and the Delhi team
Arrange Transport Now
Dead Body Transport India — One Call, Everything Arranged
Our coordinators are available 24 hours a day. Call us immediately — the earlier we start, the faster the process completes.
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