Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Wakefield Funeral Services 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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Wakefield Funeral Services 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.

Wakefield Funeral Services went above and beyond our expectations during an incredibly difficult year. After losing both my Mum and Dad, they supported us with such care, dignity, and respect. Everything was handled perfectly, and their compassion truly helped ease our stress and worry. We’re…

Shelly Morgan

Me and my family can't thank everyone at Wakefield funeral services enough for organising everything for my Nan's funeral. Joan got everything ready so easily for us, she's amazing at her job, everything was beautiful. Jayden was a very respectful and professional funeral director on…

Jonathan Hardwick

Excellent service, Joan was very professional all the way through the funeral arrangements. Special mention to the gentleman leading the procession, he was exemplary in the tribute for Dad, stopping the hearse and standing at the end of Dads street as a mark of respect,…

Patrick Sharpe

Joan spent time explaining everything clearly and ensuring our wishes were met. She recommended a Celebrant and helped us with the music we wanted for the service. On the day of the funeral all the staff treated us with dignity and ensured that everything went…

Very helpful and caring. Joan was lovely and helped me with everything.

Anne

Provided an excellent service for the bereavement of my late sister, all staff were helpful and attentive. This review would have been five stars but the part time opening of the Wakefield branch dropped the rating. Would highly recommend this independent funeral service.

Ray

Very helpful and arranged everything we wanted and more.

Jackie Driver

A deep felt thanks to Barry and Joan for arranging my step dad's funeral. We approached Wakefield Funeral Services from the reviews below mine, we were lost, didn't know what to do and experiencing all things a family goes through after losing a loved one.…

Gemma Bennett

Barry kept me informed of the process every step of the way, I was able to view my Mother in the chapel of rest without an appointment, everyone was kind and tried their hardest to work with the limited budget we had. The service was…

Fiona

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