Repatriation

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Howard Chadwick Funeral Service 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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Planning ahead?

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?

Howard Chadwick Funeral Service 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.

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First Chadwick’s came highly recommended and from the start they were supportive and totally professional right through to the end of the funeral on the day. They made the whole distressing process seamless and we had total confidence that they had covered all the arrangements…

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Ryan and the team at Chadwick’s carried out my mums funeral today and I could not compliment them enough for the support and kindness provided and thanks to Ashley for all the preparation work prior to the day.

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Kindness and gentleness and care from everyone who works for Chadwicks were very much appreciated.

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Excellent friendly progressional service who dealt with things brilliantly thank you 😎

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Great support and great communication throughout. Lots of helpful suggestions and guidance to support my decisions

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We have had to use Chadwick’s twice in the last 10 months, and both experiences have left us incredibly grateful for the kindness, compassion and care they have shown to our family during some of the most heartbreaking times of our lives. The first time…

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From the initial phone contact to bumping into Alistair in the town afterwards we were treated with warmth, support, and efficiency. Alistair and his colleagues obviously enjoy good relationships with Celebrant, Florist Burial site etc. One of Alistair's team had met my step mum and…

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When my father passed away my mother wanted to use Chadwicks for the reputation they had. On the day of the service they did not disappoint. They showed empathy and compassion throughout the process and made the day a memorable one albeit sad. Thanks you…

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