Repatriation from the UK
Arranging for the repatriation of a body to the UK, or even the return of someone’s ashes, can feel like a daunting and complicated prospect, especially in the midst of grieving.
When there’s a death overseas, we’re available to handle every aspect of the repatriation for you, including liaising with the funeral director in the other country to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Our body repatriation services include:
Repatriation documents and administration
Taking care of all documentation, and liaising with embassies, consulates, and UK authorities where necessary
Attending the embassy on your behalf
Giving advice on translation and legalisation services if required
Planning a service or event to celebrate the life of the person who’s died prior to the departure
Co-ordinating with the overseas funeral directors who will be caring for the body or the ashes prior to repatriation to the UK
Repatriation flights and travel
Helping you choose a suitable casket for international transportation
Providing embalming services as required by law
Bringing the casket to the airport for the flight
Providing professionally trained staff and a private vehicle to collect the person who’s died and bringing them to Exit Here at any time (including out of hours collection) from any central London location
Repatriation funeral services
Providing care and attention to the body including dressing and preparation for viewing
Offering the use of our Chiswick or Crouch End locations for family and friends to visit
“As repatriation funeral directors we’re available around the clock to answer any questions you may have such as ‘does travel insurance cover repatriation of a body?’ or ‘how much does the repatriation of a body cost?”
Barry Pritchard, funeral director