Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Chris White 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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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?

Chris White 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.

I have nothing but gratitude for Sophie who gently explained how my brother’s cremation and internment would take place. She even came to the cremation and was so caring and gentle and clear that it was like having a long time friend give us a…

Maggie Boepple

What a kind supportive team. They demystified the funeral process and made it manageable. Their care and support helped us create the exact funeral we had hoped for. Would highly recommend 😊

Clare Stead

Everyone at Salisbury branch were absolutely wonderful! Helen, Sara, Lisa & Chris just went above and beyond to help with everything and took the time to listen and give advice. We just can’t thank them all enough. We highly recommend Chris White Funeral Directors.

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The team in Salisbury put so much sensitive care into helping us organise everything after Mum passed away, allowing us to feel whatever we felt as we went through the planning process. It all went so smoothly and I feel like we gave Mum a…

Anna-Maria Luton

All the people I dealt with were excellent. Beckie looked after us very well from the first meeting and any queries were dealt with promptly. The whole team were compassionate and caring and on the day the staff carried out their duties with respect and…

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My name is Linda Edwards thank u 1st sept 25 I said good bye to my Steve . Sarah I made 1st contact with u and u we’re so helpful guided me throu everything . Richard my day of the Funeral was so perfect thank…

Linda Cormack

Sandra Storrar At a time of a lost love one, Chris White Funeral Director brought the family comfort and peace of mind. The care from beginning to closure was second to none with the help of Sarah, who is such a credit to the profession.…

Mike Storrar

Despite the sadness of recently losing my dear sister, it is with much gratitude that the expertise and the dignity with which Chris White and the team displayed, made this very sad, devastating occasion so much easier to bear and witness. The details and actions…

Catherine Grennell

yesterday we buried our beloved mother Chris White came personally and supported us. He buried our father and my husband. Plus many friends and family now all sadly gone White is absolutely fabulous. I cannot fault them. They are totally flexible. My mother arrived in…

Kate Milne

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