Losing a family member is overwhelming, and arranging transport should not add to the strain. Nurvo Ambulance provides a dead body van, also called a mortuary van or hearse van, with a freezer box, across Mumbai at any hour of the day or night.
We move the deceased from a hospital, home or mortuary to a crematorium, burial ground, place of worship or the family home, and we arrange longer journeys when a family wants to take their loved one to their native place in another town or state.
When families call us
Common requests include:
- Bringing the deceased home from a hospital or nursing home
- Transport from home or hospital to a crematorium or burial ground in Mumbai
- Moving the body to or from a hospital mortuary
- Outstation journeys to a native place in another city or state
- Situations where the family needs the body kept cool until the funeral
Our team handles each step calmly and respectfully, and we are happy to answer questions on the phone before you book.
Practical tips for families
In a difficult moment, small steps help. Nominate one family member to coordinate with us, the hospital and the crematorium or burial ground, so information does not get lost. Keep the original documents together with a few photocopies, and let the crematorium or burial ground know the expected time of arrival.
For an outstation journey, confirm the arrangements at the destination before we leave and allow for the travel time involved. If your family follows particular customs, tell us when you book so we can respect them during the journey. You can call us at any point to ask a question; our team understands that families need time and support.
Equipment and what's included
What the service includes:
- Freezer box
- Local & outstation
- Dignified handling
- Available 24x7
How booking and pricing work
Call 9930000788 and tell us where the deceased is, where they need to go, and roughly when. If the death happened in a hospital, the hospital will usually tell you which documents must be collected before the body is released; please keep those documents with you for the journey.
The charge depends on the vehicle and the distance, and for outstation trips on the total journey. We confirm the amount on the call so the family can plan.
Coverage across Mumbai
Dead body vans are available across Mumbai, including Goregaon, Jogeshwari, Kandivali, Sion, Chembur and Ghatkopar, and for outstation journeys to other cities. For general guidance on documents, see our guide to dead body transport documents in Maharashtra, and confirm current requirements with the hospital or local authority.
Helpful guides
Dead Body Van: frequently asked questions
Is a dead body van available at night?
Yes. The dead body van with freezer box is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights and holidays.
Can you take the body to another city or state?
Yes, we arrange outstation journeys. Long-distance transport usually needs additional documents, so please check with the hospital or local authority what is required before we set off.
What documents are needed to move a body?
This depends on where and how the death happened. Hospitals usually give the family the papers needed. Keep the death certificate or medical certificate of cause of death and any police or hospital papers with you, and confirm current requirements with the hospital or local authority.
Why is a freezer box needed?
A freezer box keeps the body cool during the journey and while the family completes formalities, which is especially important in Mumbai's climate and on longer trips.
How much does a dead body van cost?
The cost depends on the vehicle and the distance. We share the exact amount on the call so there are no surprises.