Allowance for transportation of the deceased

The person who is covering the expenses of the funeral can apply for support for the transportation of the deceased.

Cover is limited to necessary transportation expenses to the nearest natural cemetery in relation to the place where the deceased was resident at the time of their death. Alternatively, transportation to and from the nearest crematorium.

The deceased is considered to be resident at the place where they had their registered address according to the National Registry, unless their last registered address was due to a stay in an institution. The same applies if the deceased was living with a relative due to their need for care. In such cases, we cover expenses for the nearest burial ground from the previously registered address.

If the reason for the change of registered address is not the need for care, the closest burial ground from the address at the time of death applies, regardless of whether the deceased/next of kin wants another burial ground.

In order to receive allowance for transportation of the deceased

• the deceased must have been a member of the Norwegian National Insurance Schemeat the time of their death
• the death must have occurred in Norway
• the transportation must be within Norway’s borders
• the transportation distance from the place of death to the cemetery must be more than 20 kilometres

NAV may make an exception from the 20 km limit if 

• the distance to the nearest funeral directors is very great or 
• it is necessary to take a ferry and there is a long waiting time or 
• it is necessary to rent a ferry or
• the death occurs during a temporary stay in another Nordic country 

Special rules apply if the death was due to an occupational injury. There are also special rules if the death occurs outside Norway.

EEA nationals who die during a temporary stay in Norway may also be entitled to transportation of the deceased in Norway.

Support is limited to expenses for the most affordable natural mode of transport (train, aeroplane, hearse, etc.) and the most affordable natural route.

You may also be entitled to support for actual, necessary expenses in connection with the funeral. 

If the requirements for reimbursement of expenses related to transportation of a deceased person are met, you will be reimbursed for your documented expenses minus a user fee. The user fee is NOK 2,868.

Transportation of a deceased person from Norway to another country is not covered by this allowance.  If a person dies abroad, transportation of the deceased to Norway is only reimbursed in a few cases.

The deadline for application is at the latest 6 months from the date of death. Exemption from this deadline may be granted in special cases.

The person who covers the expenses of transportation of the deceased is entitled to this allowance and can apply for it. 

You can apply digitally online or send a paper application to NAV by post. It is important that you fill in all the relevant fields in the application form and submit all the necessary documentation, so that your case can be processed promptly. You will be notified as you fill in the application if you need to provide documentation of any of the information you have provided. 

You can contact NAV for more information and guidance, and/or help filling out the application form.

You will receive a written decision once your application has been processed. 

Have you received a decision from us that you think is wrong? You can complain to the NAV Unit that issued the decision. They will reassess your case. If they do not agree with your complaint, they will forward it to the NAV Appeals Management Unit.