Frequently Asked Questions about Bestattungsfonds

This fund was created to support our fellow citizens with a migration background who live in Austria in the event of a death, both personally and financially. The fund ensures that the legal and religious requirements are implemented in a professional manner. Members are given the opportunity to have the deceased transferred and buried in their home country without the surviving family members suffering a financial loss. All you need to do is inform us in a timely manner about the deceased.

For more information about our services, please contact our staff at the branches.

Attention! The Bestattungsfonds not only provides financial support, but also connects you with trustworthy partners to carry out all legal and religious steps, from collection and body washing to handover to family members.

As a member of the association, the following amounts must be paid, depending on the age at entry:

Age	Registration fee (€) (Fees for a new registration)	Annual membership fee
Between 1-50 years	100,-	20,-
Between 51-60 years	200,-	20,-
Between 61-65 years	250,-	20,-
Between 66-69 years	300,-	20,-
Between 70-75 years	500,-	20,-
76 years and older	700,-	20,-

In the event of an accidental death occurring more than 3 days after the payment of the amounts, the waiting period of 60 days does not apply. In order to become an active member, amounts must always be paid within 14 days of receipt of the invoice. Members who register after October 1 do not need to pay a contribution for the current year. Unfortunately, in the event of a death within the 60-day waiting period, the membership is not active and the services of the fund cannot be used.

• Official procedures
  All necessary official procedures, such as the registry office, health office, etc., in order to take over and prepare the body for the burial.
• Funeral prayer and religious customs
  Organization of all religious customs, such as the funeral prayer and the hygienic care of the deceased for the deceased and their relatives.
• Repatriation
  Transportation to the desired address in the destination area.
• Accompanying person
  Organization of the flight for the accompanying person.

Every member must inform us in writing of any changes in their personal information and that of their insured family members within 30 days. If this is not done, the fund assumes no responsibility for resulting gaps in coverage or the like.

The membership forms are available at all Marti Reisen and Akin Travel branches. However, you can also request the form by mail or fill it out online and submit it with a click of the mouse. Your information will then be checked by us, and you will receive your membership card by mail.