Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

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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I can thoroughly recommend Chadwick's, they were so kind and helpful when both my parents passed away within a few weeks of each other. It was wonderful to have the advice of a compassionate family business during this difficult time.

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A very professional & caring service from start to finish. Exceptional staff who showed care & attention during a very difficult time. Would highly recommend.…

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Alistair and his team gave me and my family a great deal of TLC at one of the most difficult times in life. Alistair in particular guided me through what to expect in great detail and also provided me with / recommended to me a…

Dean Howarth

Chadwicks Funeral services are 2nd to none, everyone is caring & compassionate and nothing is too much trouble. Exactly what is needed at difficult times like this.

Linda Saunders

Chadwicks have been professional with warmth and kindness throughout. The whole family felt that Dad was in good hands as they gently and clearly helped us through the funeral process. Thank you to Emily, Al, Sue and the rest of the team. We really are…

Emma Keys

Everyone was helpful, patient and kind ,and understanding of the difficulties I was having in making decisions while my sons were abroad. The Order of Service, music and photographs entailed a lot of hard work and detail but it all came together perfectly and we…

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Thank you so much to all the staff we met from Chadwicks. They made the organising so much easier than it could have been, and have been nothing but caring.

Cat Thompson

Ash has been a huge help in what is an incredibly difficult time with losing my husband so young. Ash is very kind and thoughtful. With his expert guidance we were able to have the send off to suit what my husband would have wanted…

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