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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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.

I can highly recommend Exeter and District Funeral Service after they arranged everything when my dad passed away. Jade looked after us brilliantly and with such compassion. She really listened to what we needed and made sure everything was just perfect. Great attention to detail…

Steve Hayfield

Jade managed my husbands funeral She was so kind and supportive Everything we wanted for my husband was done so professionally and made the whole experience so much easier We choose Exeter and District funeral services as they also did my husbands mum and dads…

Janet Miller

Jade was absolutely fantastic in helping arrange my grandads funeral. Would 100% recommend

Sophie Lewin

I can not rate this place highly enough. Having to arrange the funeral of a friend that has no family was very difficult but Jade was incredible. From start to finish she put me at ease, directed me through the official bits, made calls for…

Louise Taylor

Jade is kind, understanding and very professional, which made a very sad situation for me a very pleasant experience. She is like a friend at a time I needed to be comforted and I felt reassured that everything would be taken care of. The gentlemen…

Kim

Went to Exeter & district after my daughter died , Jade was absolutely fantastic, nothing was too much and she was so caring and compassionate , really helped make the whole process as stress free as it could be , jade was always available to…

Carrie Burns

Jade was a great help with the process and organisation of my dad's funeral. She made my brother and I feel relaxed and stress free whilst we went through the arrangements along with her great personality.

Simon Wells

Following the sad loss of my father in April, we contacted Jade and Rob at Exeter & District Funeral Service to make arrangements. From start to finish, Jade and the team were kind, compassionate, caring and knowledgeable. They helped us with all the practical aspects…

Belinda R

I would like to echo the accolades that Jade and her team have received in previous reviews. Jade was such a wonderful person to work with, helping us through all the complexities of admin arranging a funeral. Her lovely personality, warmth and sensitivity made such…

Alyson Hoggart

As those who know, there are no words to describe the pain and sense of loss at the sudden and unexpected loss of a daughter. I lost mine some years ago and now my wife is experiencing the same sorrow and anguish having lost her…

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