Exumations and Transfer Of Remains (National & International)

At Agência Funerária Ferreira, we provide a professional and respectful service for the exhumation and transfer of remains. Once the legal burial period has passed and with the explicit consent of the family, we manage the delicate process of exhuming the mortal remains.

Our funeral transfer service ensures that your loved one can be transported with the highest dignity to any cemetery within Portugal (National Territory) or abroad (International repatriation).

We handle the entire bureaucratic process, including legal permits and sanitary documentation, to alleviate the burden on the family.

We offer a wide selection of specialized urns for remains, designed for placement in mausoleums, ossuary boxes, or for cremation. Serving Ponta Delgada and the entire São Miguel island, we guarantee a seamless transition handled with the utmost care and professionalism.

FAQs: Exhumation & Repatriation in São Miguel

1. How many years must pass before an exhumation can be performed in the Azores?

“In Portugal, the legal period for exhumation is generally three to five years after the burial, depending on local municipal regulations and the condition of the remains. At Funerária Ferreira, we handle the verification of these legal deadlines directly with the cemetery authorities in São Miguel to ensure all requirements are met before proceeding.”

2. What documents are required for the international repatriation of remains from Ponta Delgada?

“The process requires several legal documents, including the Death Certificate, a Sanitary Certificate, and authorization from the Local Health Authority, as well as coordination with the destination country’s Consulate. Our team manages the entire bureaucratic process, ensuring all Portuguese and international legal standards are strictly followed for a seamless transition.”

3. Can Funerária Ferreira assist with relocating remains from one island to another or abroad?

“Yes. We specialize in both inter-island transfers within the Azores and international repatriation. Whether you are moving a loved one between cemeteries in São Miguel or transporting remains to the USA, Canada, or Europe, we provide specialized zinc-lined caskets and coordinate all air or sea logistics with total dignity and professionalism.”