The Cargo 200 cost is the most opaque line in repatriation. Many contractors quote a lump sum without breakdown and then «add» costs as they go. This article gives you the real line-item structure so you can audit any quote.
1. Death certificate + translation: $50–150. Document itself free for direct relatives; certified translation ($30–60) and notarized copy ($20–40) cost extra.
2. Apostille: $30–60 at the Ministry of Justice + $20–50 for fast-track.
3. Embalming: $200–500. Standard for air transport $250–350.
4. Zinc coffin + packaging: $400–800. Hermetic «wooden coffin + zinc lining + outer transport box».
5. Sanitary certificate: $0–50. Free if no complications.
6. Consular legalization: Russia $30–50, Israel $80–150, Germany €80–120, US $100–200, Canada CAD$50–100.
7. Air freight (main item): Russia $2500–4000, Israel $3000–5000, Germany €2500–4000, US $4000–7000, Canada CAD$5500–9000. Per cargo slot (~250 kg) plus fuel surcharges.
8. Escort (optional): $300–800 if someone travels on the same flight or meets at arrival.
9. Receiving side (local funeral home): Russia $500–2000, Israel via Chevra Kadisha $800–2500, Germany €1500–3500, US/Canada $2000–5000.
10. Add-ons: floral arrangement on the transport box ($100–300), photo/video coverage ($50–150), farewell ceremony at the arrival airport ($200–1000).
Realistic totals: Russia $4000–6000; Israel $5000–7500; Germany €5000–9000; US $7500–14500; Canada CAD$10000–18000; Ukraine via third country $6500–11000.
All line items at grave.uz are published upfront. No «extras on arrival». Any necessary additions (forensic exam, route change) are confirmed in writing BEFORE billing.
Frequently asked questions
Only by cutting quality or speed: cheaper zinc coffin, low-cost airline, no escort, no receiving funeral home. Realistic 15–25% below the lower bound, but with higher risk.