economy
February 20, 2026
I looked in the rearview mirror of the hearse and SAW EYES: Famous undertaker Drnda for Telegraf! He also drove Milošević
The old folk saying states that death is the only sure job. Since time immemorial, human beings have sought ways to bury their loved ones with dignity. This need has remained the same through millennia, connecting us with our ancestors through death.
TL;DR
- Radiša Mihajlović, known as "Drnda," started his funeral business after organizing a friend's transport from Germany to Serbia.
- He adapted a former ambulance into his first hearse and gradually built "Drnda Internacional" into a large company.
- The nickname "Drnda" originated from his great-grandfather and has been passed down through generations.
- Drnda shares humorous anecdotes about his early experiences, including seeing lights and eyes in the hearse's mirror, and a man falling unconscious when asked about fuel during the embargo.
- He recalls the challenging experience of driving Slobodan Milošević's coffin through a crowd of thousands, with reporters and flowers being thrown at his vehicle.
- His company, "Drnda Internacional," now operates across Europe with around 30 vehicles and 50 employees, with four branches in Serbia and a representative in Austria.
- The business has been significantly modernized under his son, with substantial investments in facilities and technology.
- Drnda's son, Milan, has taken over the business and continues its growth and modernization.
- The company offers a comprehensive range of funeral services, including transport, embalming, and wake services, aiming to elevate the standards of the industry.
- Despite the somber nature of his work, Drnda uses humor to cope and connect with people, even making light of his profession.
- The company is a sponsor of various organizations and humanitarian causes, earning numerous acknowledgments.
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