Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Dartford 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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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?

Dartford 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.

Exceptional service! Sadly lost 5 family members since 2009 all were taken care by Dartford Funeral Service/& Bexley. I lost my husband April 2026 I couldnt have wished for a better Funeral Director than Debbie at Dartford who helped and guided me through every step…

Gillian Barker

Thank you Debi for guiding me through this at a differcult time - highly recommend to others.

Mark Saunders

Great service. Debbie and her team were fantastic and very compassionate.

JO Murrock

We met with Debi to organise our funeral plans. We decided to arrange this to give us peace of mind and also not have the hassle or pressure for our sons to arrange our funerals. The cost to book now is not cheap and to…

Louise Page

Dear Debbie and everyone involved, I would just like to send a big thank you to everyone who was involved in Dad’s funeral on Tuesday, especially Debbie. From the planning, correspondence and organisation leading up to the day, everything was just perfect. It was exactly…

Lisa Proctor

Following the passing of my mum, I honestly couldn’t have asked for better care and support from Debi, Olivia, and the whole team. From our very first meeting, Debi guided us through every step of the process with such kindness, compassion, and professionalism. She made…

Steven Clark

Thank you will never seem enough. After a very bad experience with the CoOp I went to see you and straight away I knew it was the right choice . Your empathy, communication, respect and attention to detail is outstanding. I so wish we had…

Julie Clark

Wonderful service and compassion from all the staff especially Debi who listened to every detail and gave us exactly what we wanted.. Would definitely recommend this funeral service. Looked after my boy amazingly and the whole family are very grateful…

Kelly Jordan

My partner Paul died on 7th December 2025. My stepson and I used Dartford Funeral Services to arrange his cremation. Debi was professional but also very warm and caring. The day had a few minor hiccups which Debi smoothed over. The celebrant Tevor Donnelly was…

Janet Baker

I recently attended a memorial service organised by Debi at Dartford Funeral Service, and I was truly moved by how beautiful and heartfelt the entire experience was. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that every detail had been handled with great care, respect,…

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