Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Merstow Green 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:

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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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?

Merstow Green 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.

We are truly grateful for the kindness, compassion and support of Merstow Green Funeral Home. We were guided respectfully throughout every step of the process and this really helped us at the time when we needed it the most. We feel very fortunate to have…

R Bird

Overall service from everyone at Merstow Green was faultless

Alan Sparrow

A massive thank you to Nicola and team for the exemplary service and professionalism shown at this difficult time, nothing was to much trouble. Unfortunately this is the second time I have had to use Merstow Green and i cannot say thank you enough, words…

steve lampitt

The staff at Merstow Green Funeral Home were absolutely amazing. John came to the nursing home where my husband passed away and my daughter snd I knew Keith was in safe hands. They treated him with the utmost respect and were kind and supportive to…

jane payne

Kevin and the team have provided such a personal, professional and considerate service to my family at this difficult time. The care and consideration they have shown to us all has been phenomenal. From the moment they arrived to collect my father John instilled in…

marie sparrow

Having attended a funeral service at Norton Church this week I would like to say how impressed I was with the dignity, respect & professionalism shown by the team from Merstow Green Funeral Home; particularly the gentleman directing the team. They helped to create an…

katie Irish

As a family, we cannot fault the service we received from John and Nicola at Merstow Green Funeral Directors. From the first phone call to the day of the funeral, they could not have been more more caring ot attentive. Nothing was too much trouble,…

Rachel Borgars

Nicola co-ordinated the funeral from start to finish with care and attention. She was a great help and a lovely person to deal with from start to finish. Also Amanda Golding the celebrant was a kind & caring lady who did a beautiful speech with…

Tracey Pinfield

John Bartlett helped me and my family through a difficult time, organising the funeral of my Grandfather and I'll be forever grateful for the services they provided.

Adrian Flint

A Very professional team that were incredibly supportive and treated dad with dignity and respect.

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