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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We offer a wide range of coffins, from picture coffins, wooden, wicker, wool and cardboard coffins to caskets.

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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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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.

Kevin and the team at Merstow Green have organised two funerals on my behalf, most recently this week. Their compassion, professionalism, attention to detail, and care have been exceptional. During this difficult time, they made the entire planning process clear and straightforward. The day of…

Natalie Jameson

Nicki was wonderful and Tracy the celebrant was everything wished for in her presentation and empathy on the most difficult of days.

Mike Tittensor

Cannot express in words the gratitude and praise I have for this company. At a challenging and emotional time Bev and the team dealt with me and the family with care compassion and support. Bev was very friendly and helpful going above and beyond to…

Lorraine Hammond

Excellent, treated more like family than customer, thank you Pip and Nicola

Carole S

Thank you to Nicola and all at Merstow Green Funeral Directors. We were guided with gentle compassion, through everything we had to do. Every member of staff we encountered, treated us with the utmost patience and respect. We can't recommend Nicola and her team highly…

karen banks

My brother and I met Nicola who steered us through the entire process with clarity and sensitivity, outlining what we needed to do and when. I was very impressed. On the day, the team looked very smart, and with gentle and discreet direction played their…

Matthew Haighton

Bev who I contacted frequently by phone and email was superb and hugely helpful through out, I can not recommend her more highly. No question ever felt silly and was answered respectfully.

Matt Sanders

Kevin Bowen was my contact and he was excellent. he recommended a streaming service who were also excellent.

Richard Jephcott

Used Merstow green funeral home for my brothers funeral. It was the first funeral I had to organise myself, and they went above and beyond to help and support me. Would highly recommend. A warm welcoming and very professional team. Thank you.

Brad Gopsill

Wonderful professional service, handled with care ,by wonderful staff

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