Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

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:

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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.

We chose Torbay & district because it had amazing reviews, and it was the right decision, from start to finish they were absolutely outstanding, the care and compassion was excellent all the staff were lovely, Emma who we dealt with the most was incredible she…

Tanya Bowen

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…

ScEgg

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.…

Judith Hands

My dad died suddenly 6 weeks ago now, it has been that most hardest time I’ve ever had to face in my life! I had no idea where to start with any of it. I was also apprehensive of who to entrust with all the…

Hannah Harding

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.

Hendrik 'Hank' Robinson

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.

Doug Robinson

Thank you for the very respectful, efficient and warm service that you gave to us - my mum and 1,regarding both the funeral of her husband and my dad; and how you looked after his body. Viewing him as we did in your chapel of…

Fiona Whytehead

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…

mark “Fordy105” ford

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

mary hamlyn

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…

Joules Taylor

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