Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Huddersfield Funeral Home 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:

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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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Huddersfield Funeral Home 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.

The staff at the funeral home were absolutely outstanding especially a member of staff called Jyden. I can not describe in words how much Jyden did for our family. He was extremely accommodating with everything. We all felt very comfortable with him and he made…

Ravinder Kaur

As a bereaved family we cannot express enough our thanks and gratitude to the team - especially Jyden. Looking after our beloved mum with such dignity, care and attention. The team guided and supported us through our worst days. The day of the funeral was…

Jill Lockwood

Sadly my truly wonderful wife Bronwyn passed away in March this year 2025 leaving me devastated hence the slow review. Having used this Huddersfield Funeral Home previously I already knew the services offered to be exemplary and I wasn't disappointed. From the initial contact to…

Colin Wood

We would just like to make you aware of the fantastic service we received from your employee, Jayden, in the hope this would be passed on and he would receive the recognition we feel he deserves. As a family, we would like to extend our…

Dlburrell

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Jyden @ Huddersfield Funeral Homes for his outstanding commitment to provide such a beautiful service for our beloved father this month. He went above and beyond at every available opportunity from personal touches to giving us…

Siobhan OBrien

Helen showed great empathy and has handled the process with good humour and compassion. She was most helpful in suggestions and aided the green form with the death certificate. The service went off very well with the celebrant she had recommended who was also excellent.…

john kendall

After having my grandads funeral there last year, we knew we was going to choose them again for my grandmas funeral. All went above and beyond for us all, the service was perfect & both my grandad and grandma had beautiful send offs. Thank you.

Robyn

Friendly,helpful and nothing was too much trouble. It's hard to think straight when you've just lost a loved one. When you have Emma to help and guide you, it's much less stressful

Sally Whitehouse

Can’t speak highly enough of the team at Huddersfield. Everyone treated the entire family with care and respect. Thank you!

Louise Clare

Thank you ever so much can’t say how much you did for me but I highly recommend you all there service was perfect and thank you for all the support thou out there for me all the way thou and also give me support with…

Sarah Frye

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