Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At S Smith & Sons Funeral Directors 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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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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S Smith & Sons Funeral Directors 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.

From the very outset Sarah was fantastic nothing was to much trouble always there with a cup of tea/coffee, her staff went the extra mile nothing was to much trouble. For a sad day they made it bearable. Celebrant good did all that we asked.…

John Gilmore

We used Smith & sons for our Mother's funeral in 2021 and we're really happy with their service from start to finish. Sarah Smith is excellent at organising funerals She is very down to earth and easy to talk to you as well as being…

Amanda Aphale

My experience dealing with Smith & Sons was one of warmth, reassurance and kindness. Sarah managed the whole process so well, taking the stress out of a very stressful time, keeping in touch regularly and making sure we knew what she needed from us, and…

LouLa Belle

Recently my mother passed away and I decided to use S Smith & Sons as they had dealt with previous Relatives who had passed. I was so Thankful that I had the pleasure of meeting Sarah. She listened to my request and let me ramble…

Evie Wickham

Very respectful and kind. Made great suggestions. However I was often called the wrong name in emails, I had some flowers on the day that were not for my Mum. And my Mum ashes were released incorrectly. The day was organised, Steven was amazing but…

Amanda

All the staff are very kind, understanding and compassionate....Very Happy to Leave My Dear Mother....In their Loving Hands of S.Smith who will care and look after her...God Bless You Mum, Love and Miss You So Much and Will Hopefully see You and Dad Soon....Ian, Paul,…

IAN BRIDLE

Even though I found the early stages of planning the funeral for my mother incredibly hard, Sarah and the team were very understanding, and even let me arrange things via telephone and email, instead of face to face meetings, which I found overwhelming. In my…

Harriet W

From start to Finish they were very professional,polite,considerate From the moment we walked in to the Edenbridge office Sarah was great and made the Family at ease she a credit to her profession

Anita Jones

I have already left one review but happy to do another. Sarah was the perfect person to see for us when making my father-in-laws funeral she made us feel at ease at such a difficult time.…

Jan Cooper

All the team were lovely and friendly and at the same time very professional. As soon as they came to collect my Mum we all felt she, and us, would be looked after with respect. They helped us put together a beautiful funeral service, Sarah…

Mrs N Forbes

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