Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Abbotsfield 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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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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Abbotsfield 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.

Such caring professional staff when you need them most Thankyou for your service.…

Joy Gardner

Enquired about purchasing a direct cremation plan.The staff at the ross on wye branch were brilliant .informative,helpfull all questions answered with empathy and professionalism. I did purchase this plan and the whole thing was made comfortable and painless thanks to this office can't recommend them…

Robert Brain

I couldn't be happier with the service provided. Courteous, respectful & helpful & i can't fault them in the slightest. Jess in particular needs to be singled out for praise.

James Marshall

We were slightly deterred upon our first visit to your Ross-on-Wye premises by the somewhat unkempt appearance of both property and grounds but our fears were unfounded. From the outset to the day that my partner's file was finally closed, the service received was nothing…

Stephen Whitman

Hereford Abbotsfield Funeral Directors Team were second to none in their support for myself and family after my mum passed away. From the time my Mum died in the early hours you treated her with dignity and respect; she was taken into your care by…

Ms Dawn Heald

My family and I would highly recommend Abbotsfield Funeral Directors From the first phone call we made, until our last visit, both Diane and Jess we’re both very professional, helpful, considerate, thoughtful and caring. Their help was invaluable at a time of great sadness.…

Tina Robertshaw

Respect, kindness, efficiency, all words we would use to describe the service we received from Abbotsfield who arranged the funeral for my mum. Also highly recommend the Celebrant Karen Jones who was a pleasure to deal with in these sad circumstances. Thank you again!

Mrs Moore

The staff at Abbotsfield couldn't have been more supportive and helpful throughout. They made an extremely difficult situation much more bearable than it would otherwise have been.

Andrew Jenkins

It is one of the most professional undertakers with a very caring staff they looked after me on the death of my wife they could not have been a more caring company. They arranged everything so I have nothing to do they were so good…

Robert SILVER

Kind, efficient and helpful at all times.

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