Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Ashdown Funeral Services 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:

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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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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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Need advice?

Ashdown Funeral Services 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.

Kelly , was superb from start to finish. She managed the process to an exemplary standard and helped us negotiate a very difficlt time. Thank you and well done. On the day , Toni guided us with the utmost respect and dignity. I would thoroughly…

Jas Thind

Kelly's support and professionalism in organising the funeral.for my brother was exceptional. She discussed and put in place every single detail so that the family did not need to worry and had a stress free day. Thank you.so.much for your care and help Kelly…

Bindi

We cannot thank Kelly enough for the care, compassion, and professionalism she showed while helping us arrange my sister’s funeral. From the very beginning, she guided us through every step with such kindness and understanding, making an incredibly difficult time feel a little more manageable.…

Sophie Burke

Claire and Toni and all the team at Ashdowns Blackfen made an extremely difficult time easier to deal with. Always at the end of a telephone if needed. I cannot express my gratitude enough. My mum had the most perfect send off.

Diane Burnham

Kelly and the team at Ashdowns were brilliant and the family would like to thank them all for the care, attention and respect at such a difficult time in our lives.

Sam Coulstock

Kelly and her team were fantastic from the minute we asked them to look after mum to the funeral we couldn’t have asked for more help and compassion You treated her with dignity and respect and that brought us great comfort We Thankyou for helping…

Chris Thornborrow

Kelly was absolutely amazing in assisting me with arranging my mums funeral. Her attention to detail was second to none, and no request was declined. At an extremely difficult time for me Kelly was a calm presence determined to give my mum the send off…

Kim Francis

Kelly was an amazing support emotionally and practically on arranging the funeral for my husband. Her attention to detail and getting things right was excellent. Her respect for John in the chapel of rest was outstanding as was her care for us as a family.…

Lesley Finney

Claire at Ashdowns in Blacken is an absolute diamond. She has helped me with both my parents funerals, with the most recent being last week. The service from Claire from start to finish was amazing, Claire is so friendly and helpful & always on the…

Julie Smith

Ashdown Funeral Services Review January 2026 My Father passed away in November 2010. My Mother also wished to use Ashdown Funeral Services, when the time came. Unfortunately, Mum passed in November 2025. Now, we heard that Edward and Rachel Micallef, who were running Ashdown’s, and…

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