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.

From start to finish Chris White were amazing. Beckie was very helpful throughout. They collected my father promptly and with dignity. They were on hand throughout the whole process and regularly checked in with progress of the funeral. They conducted an amazing service for our…

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Richard and the team were very helpful and professional.

John Bloke

I cannot recommend Chris White Funeral Directors enough following the exceptional care and service following the passing of my Mum. Beckie at the Wilton office deserves special recognition for her unwavering understanding of our needs, and the patience to give us time. On the day…

Tracy Harding

Lovely ☺️ people to deal with, Helen and Sarah are so sweet 🥹 and nice 👍, I am doing my will which will be an Islamic ☪️🕌 one ☝️ but I want these guys to be the funeral parlor to use

Paul sparks

They are very kind, professional and efficient, and organised a wonderful service for my Dad last year. Helen walked through the whole process with us and was very helpful and understanding at a very difficult time.

Niall McVeigh

Chris and the team looked after Mum very well and I highly recommend him.

Alison Mundy

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Helen for all her kindness, care and support during such a difficult time for our family. As Ukrainians, we have very different funeral traditions, and we were understandably worried about how everything would work in the…

Kateryna Kurasova

Incredible, professional and compassionate the whole way through.

Ali Greenwood

Would highly recommend Chris Whites Wilton. Have been looked after by Beckie from the first point of contact to leaving at the end of the service could not fault the service. Beckie has shown, Respect, dignity and personal touch shows she cares in the work…

Timothy Boys

Excellent service. Caring and carried out with dignity. Very helpful in finding the right funeral/ cremation for your loved one.

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