Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Exeter & District Funeral Services we understand the difficulties families face when repatriating their loved ones back to their homeland. We are here to help and guide during the repatriation process, to care for your loved one and help manage the legal documentation and transport arrangements. We will be competitive on price and can assure you there will be no compromise on the quality of our care and service.

We have a qualified team with vast experience in international repatriation from any part of the UK to all parts of the world. They are experienced in supporting different customs and ethnic traditions. Our modern and welcoming funeral homes have the appropriate facilities to accommodate the needs and procedures that may be requested, including embalming and washing facilities which are available for all religions.

If you need to speak to a member of our team, we are contactable by the phone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Repatriation Services FAQs

Our service includes:

Full international repatriation to and from any country in the world
Personal service from one of our experienced funeral arrangers with contact via telephone, email and video calls as required
Advice on all documentation and coffin requirements for UK authorities, all embassies and consulates and all major airlines
A documentation delivery service to embassies and consulates in the UK
Advice on the specific requirements for the required destination
Translation services for official documents and alleviation of language problems associated with probate
Freight booking services and airway bill
Repatriation conveyance throughout the UK, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
A wide range of coffins and caskets suitable for international repatriation and conforming to international shipping regulations
A range of ashes urns suitable for international transit
Embalming services and official certification appropriate for all destinations
Respectful and dignified care of your loved one at all times while within our care

For further help and advice regarding our repatriation services visit:

Repatriation from the UK or Repatriation to the UK

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Coffin Range

We offer a wide range of coffins, from picture coffins, wooden, wicker, wool and cardboard coffins to caskets.

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Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

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Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Need advice?

Exeter & District Funeral Services can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

Our family were delighted with the support given to us in planning our father’s funeral. Jade’s calm, respectful and practical help meant that we were able to navigate this very upsetting time without feeling stressed about the arrangements. The service they provided enabled us to…

Belinda Lacey

Very kind and helpful service. Jade was lovely to work with. Many thanks from the family.…

Lucetta Read

We cannot thank Jade enough for the incredible care, kindness and support she gave us during the most difficult time of our lives. From the very beginning, Jade made an incredibly difficult process feel so much easier to deal with. She was compassionate, understanding and…

Mouna Strachan

Very professional and understood what I wanted for Richard

Lynette Stevens

If it was possible, Jade and her team deserve more than 5 stars. At a deeply difficult time, the kindness, compassion and support was beyond measure. Jade certainly did go the extra mile taking our mum back home. We felt Jade understood our wishes and…

Aubrey Evans

The team at Exeter and District Funeral Service were brilliant, not just professional but also very personable. They made the whole process very straightforward, nothing was too much trouble and they were very generous with their time. Jade above all showed real care for the…

PETER WILSON

The whole family really appreciated the way you handled my mothers funeral,with such care and devotion,every little detail you sorted out with a personal touch words are not enough on how you looked after the family at this difficult time also the care looking after…

mark webber

What can i say. In the space of a couple of years we lost my beloved brother and my step father . Exeter and disrict funeral service and in particular Jade made the process so easy and stress free when it came to saying are…

Hilary Eastley

Jade has been a great and wonderful support for me after I lost my husband Phillip her understanding compassion and strength was what I needed to get through this difficult time for that I will be forever grateful Barbara xx…

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