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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Latest Reviews

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Emma was so helpful and caring in her role as funeral director and made the process feel very manageable. She recommended a celebrant, Michelle who made Mums service so memorable and personal. Highly recommended, thank you

Julie Porteous

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Outstanding service from Bonnie at Torbay & District Funeral Service. Just when you need someone to walk you though the process and provide guidance at a difficult time, Bonnie was there. I can thoroughly recommend.…

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I would like to thank Emma and all the staff at Torbay and District Funeral Services for taking care of everything for us to give my Father a very special send off. Emma helped us through all the stages of the funeral and was always…

Paul Ayshford

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Excellent service and run very smoothly. Excellent care given by Emma. Our Celebrant Michelle gave mum a wonderful service. Would recommend both ladies to others.

Elizabeth Hall

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The team were very professional and obliging when dealing with the arrangements for our mother's funeral. The attention to detail made the day run smoothly and Emma provided the personal touches, thank you again.

Nigel Deeley

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Brilliant service. Bonnie & Emma were professional and really helpful. Funeral was lovely. Thank you

Alexandra Somerset

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Emma was professional and polite throughout the process of arranging our mother's funeral, from incorporating her requests, to the logistics when the day arrived. Emma was always prompt to respond to any queries we had, ensuring the process was smooth and made us feel in…

Debs J Roberts

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Emma and team made the whole process so much easier. Losing my Mum was dreadful but Torbay and District Funeral Service were there for us. Nothing was too much trouble and I could see them or ring them with any queries. They gave Mum the…

Mary Howells

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Torbay and District Funeral Services handled my dad’s funeral. They were very kind and helpful through the whole process. We spoke mainly to Bonnie and Emma and they were lovely and happy to accommodate any requests that we had. My dad wasn’t religious so the…

Michelle Stevens

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Words cannot really do justice to the wonderful experience that we had with Torbay and District. Emma was phenomenal in every conceivable way. The support, understanding and care that the entire family had was second to none. After the dreadful loss of my mum, Emma…

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