Repatriation

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Torbay & District Funeral Service 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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Planning ahead?

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?

Torbay & District Funeral Service 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.

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Featured Reviews

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I would like to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to Emma for the care, kindness and compassion shown to my nan and our family during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, Emma was warm, supportive and incredibly professional. She guided us…

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Emma was extremely helpful - we can't fault anything as it was so well organised for us. Live streaming at Drakes would have been nice but we managed with our own phone.…

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Having thoroughly researched very many funeral directors in the Torbay area, I can say that these are the best. Not the cheapest, but they offer everything that you can want; it is worth it. Also, very professional.

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First class service, never pressured into unwanted things, and many useful suggestions and tips. I would have no hesitation to recommend Emma for anyone needing funeral services.

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We have dealt directly with the Torbay and District Funeral service on two occasions. They were just so caring and easy to deal with. The first was just over 2 years ago and in the last few months, our second. The main point with any…

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excellent service, from start to finish ,Emma was amazing , was kind ,helpful and thoughtful. Helped me tremendously through such a sad time,10/10

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Reverent, sympathetic and altogether a wonderful group. The funeral was calm and celebratory, focussing on the happiness and joys of mum Monica's life, exactly as we and mum wanted it to be. It gave us all a sense of peaceful closure on a very sad…

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Emma is a gentle, empathetic lady who will put you at your ease at a difficult time, she is warm and welcoming with a smile, and knows how people are having to cope with the sudden loss of a loved one, Torbay & District Funerals…

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