Repatriation

Repatriation is the process of transporting the person who has died to a country of your choice, where you would then arrange the burial or cremation locally.

There are specific documents for repatriation that are required from the coroner, registrar, hospital and often the embassy for the country of destination.

We have many years of experience safely repatriating the person who has died to Europe, Africa, Asia and beyond.

We will tailor our services to meet your specific needs.

Repatriation with service in the UK:

A service at Compassionate Funerals, a Church, Mosque or venue of your choice
We attend to all necessary arrangements, including collection & care of the person who has died, liaising with third parties, collating all the legally required documentation
We arrange the flights for the person who has died
You will have the opportunity to spend time with the person who has died before repatriation
We arrange for the embalming as per legal requirement
We transport the person who has died to the relevant airport
We supply a York Oak Veneer Zinc Lined Coffin or CadSealed with coffin of your choice (see details below)

Direct Repatriation:

We attend to all necessary arrangements, including collection & care of the person who has died, liaising with third parties, collating all the legally required documentation
We arrange the flights for the person who has died
You will have the opportunity to spend time with the person who has died
We arrange for the embalming as per legal requirement
We transport the person who has died to the relevant airport

Above are two typical examples of repatriation, however we can tailor make our services to meet your specific requirements.

Because each country has different requirements, please contact us to talk through the next steps, 0208 989 0493 or email us on [email protected]

Reduce the cost of Repatriation

Historically, when you repatriate, this would require the use of a zinc-lined, hermetically sealed coffin or casket.

However, due to their weight, they may incur higher costs, as many airlines charge by weight.

With that in mind, we are now able to offer a modern, lightweight alternative – Cadseal Repatriation Foil.

This special metal foil envelopes the person who has died. By eliminating the need for the zinc lined coffins, it makes the coffin lighter and widens the coffin choices available.

Therefore, resulting in reduced costs due to the reduction in weight and materials. Furthermore the CadSeal method of repatriation is fully approved and detailed by the International Air Transport Association manuals, in the IATA AHM 333 Manual.

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