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International Body Repatriation & Ashes Repatriation

Bringing your loved one home to you

Welcome to Global Funeral Repatriation

Global Funeral Repatriation is a family-run independent business, specialising in the repatriation of loved ones across the world. We provide body repatriation and ashes repatriation services for deaths in the UK or abroad. We are based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire and London.

As a family-run global funeral repatriation company, we believe in the personal touch with a direct point of contact throughout the entire process. As funeral professionals, we know how to treat your family with the warmth and care needed during your difficult time. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in the repatriation process and pride ourselves on being available 24/7 to answer any queries or concerns.

As a family funeral company, we understand your sorrow, and we support you with heartfelt compassion. We make the repatriation process as smooth as possible. A professional and dignified service that you can fully rely on.

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What to do when someone passes away

Losing a loved one is a very painful process. When that person is in a different country, it can be even more challenging for your family. Once you know the circumstances of their death, the next step is to get them home.

This is where we come in. We manage all of the paperwork and the logistics to alleviate your stress and allow you to grieve. As a family funeral company, we are funeral repatriation experts that support you every step of the way.

What do I need to do?

Step 1.

First of all, we send you our Instruction form. We email it to you, and then you fill it out to the best of your ability, or go to the Use Our Services page.

Step 2.

Next, we need two official documents from you:

  • The deceased’s death certificate (if a doctor has certified the death and there is no coroner investigation). If you are having difficulty securing the death certificate, please consult this guide.
  • The passport of the deceased (if you have one). The passport can be expired; it’s more for identification purposes. In most cases, it helps to have a passport for the desired country of burial. Please view our guide on what to do if you don’t have the deceased’s passport.
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What we do for you in the repatriation process

Here at Global Funeral Repatriation, as a family-run funeral business, we are dedicated to providing a reliable repatriation service worldwide.

We support families, funeral directors, and insurance companies with transporting remains to and from the UK. As repatriation specialists, we understand how important it is to bring your loved one home quickly and safely during your time of grief.

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We provide…

24/7, 365 days a year

We operate 24/7, every day of the week, for 365 days a year. Our dedicated repatriation team is always on hand, ready to assist. Our availability means that you get a prompt repatriation for your loved one back to the UK or from the UK to any destination in the world.

Bringing your loved one home swiftly

At Global Funeral Repatriation, we prioritise the well-being and wishes of grieving families. We make it our mission to bring your loved one home swiftly with the utmost care. This means full transparency throughout the repatriation process and consistent and clear communication.

Full support and care

From the moment your loved one comes into our care, they are treated with the greatest respect and consideration. Our family team will support you every step of the way, providing regular updates on the repatriation process.

Why choose us?

01

Personal touch

We provide a personal point of contact at all times during the repatriation. We are available 24/7 365 days a year and have decades of experience working with cultures and communities around the world.

02

Family Firm

We are a family funeral director dedicated to supporting families. Based in Yorkshire as a local funeral director, we offer a friendly and compassionate service at all times.

03

Standards

We are committed to high standards of professionalism in funeral repatriation and all-round funeral care, from treatment of the deceased once they are in our care to communication with all involved parties.

04

Support

We take away the stress of managing the repatriation process, allowing you to grieve and recover. We are available 24/7 to answer any questions or concerns you might have.

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Precious jewel, you glowed, you shone, reflecting all the good things in the world. Maya Angelou

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International & domestic body repatriation

If your loved one passes away outside of their home country or city, it can be a daunting experience for you. We remove the pressure by handling all the necessary arrangements to bring your loved one back home swiftly and safely.

Repatriation of remains from overseas

At Global Funeral Repatriation, we provide comprehensive assistance in bringing your loved one home from any location around the world. We arrange body repatriation and ashes repatriation from anywhere in the world back to the UK.

We do the following:

  • Collection of the deceased from anywhere in the world
  • Transportation of remains back to the UK
  • Transportation of remains to anywhere in the UK once back in the UK

Repatriation of body within the UK

At Global Funeral Repatriation, we specialise in assisting families who have lost a loved one in a different city in the UK. Our priority is to get your loved one home quickly and safely. Then they can be taken care of at a funeral home of your choosing. Our family-run, funeral repatriation team offers a personalised service giving you one-to-one support at every stage of the repatriation process. We also offer a companion to travel with the coffin at all times. This member of our team will personally look after your loved one.

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We handle the complete repatriation process including:

  • Collection of the deceased from anywhere in the UK
  • Transportation of your loved one to their hometown or location of your choosing
  • All required paperwork.

Repatriation to and from any location worldwide

Global Funeral Repatriation can repatriate your loved one to and from any location worldwide. Here are some of the countries we have repatriated remains and ashes back to the UK from:

UK to Ireland

UK to Ireland

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UK to India

UK to India

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UK to Jamaica

UK to Jamaica

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UK to Italy

UK to Italy

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UK to Europe

UK to Europe

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UK to Nigeria

UK to Nigeria

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UK to Portugal

UK to Portugal

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UK to Philippines

UK to Philippines

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Death Abroad

Ireland to UK

Ireland to UK

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India to UK

India to UK

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Jamaica to UK

Jamaica to UK

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Europe to UK

Europe to UK

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Nigeria to UK

Nigeria to UK

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Contact global funeral repatriation today to discuss your repatriation needs

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