Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At George Brooke 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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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?

George Brooke 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.

We received a very professional, warm and caring service from Brooks, they thought of everything taking the pressure off the family at such an emotional time. Helen and the team, thank you for everything, we highly recommend the great service you provide :-)…

Cheryl Grace

Just reminiscing about my lovely dad’s funeral 4 years ago, he had a fabulous send off, Helen and all the staff were amazing, we all felt well supported and informed at all times. Thank you George Brooke funeral directors for the perfect day, hopefully won’t…

Debbie Parkin

Nothing but support , comfort and help when you need it most . Helen , Judith and the team are simply the very best in their business…

Victoria Dezelak

Amazing service above and beyond what we expected in what was a very difficult time for our family. Made a complicated, unfamliar process extremely straight forward from start to finish.

Simon Knaggs

Can't thank Helen and her team enough for the exceptional funeral service she provided for me and my family. Helen goes above and beyond to make the whole experience as painless as possible during such a difficult time.

Ruth Thewliss

Helen recently arranged my dad's funeral. She also arranged my mum's funeral over a decade ago. She continues to offer an efficient, professional and very personal service. Nothing is too much and all is done with kindness n care. Thank you x…

Dawn G

From the first phone call Chris and his team at George Brooke were caring and professional. We felt in safe hands, Chris is definitely in the right job, he took charge but let us have as little or as much input into mums funeral as…

Alison Marshall

A Heartfelt Thank You To Chris and the team, We just wanted to say a huge, heartfelt thank you for everything you did for our wonderful husband, dad, and grandad’s funeral on the 16th of October. From the first conversation to the day itself, you…

rebecca fargie

Chris and the team are amazing , they have dealt with both our mum & dad’s funerals . They are so respectful at a time when emotions are raw , nothing is too much trouble for them to sort , they have taken all the…

Mark Hopwood

We can't thank Chris and all the staff at George Brooke's enough for the kindness they showed at such a difficult time. They dealt with all the arrangements in a professional and caring manner. Nothing was too much trouble, all our wishes for our mum's…

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