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Closing the coffin

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  • Helsinki
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Acquiring the documentation necessary for moving a corpse between countries requires a control authority to be present to ensure that the coffin is closed correctly.

The task of the office-holder appointed by the City environment sector's Environment services is to ensure that the deceased is enclosed into a zinc or plastic coffin in accordance with the decree on the transportation of corpses. ...

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City of Helsinki

Responsible for the service

City of Helsinki, Urban Environment Division
Text edited by: City of Helsinki, Urban Environment Division
Updated: 31/3/2024