Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Payne & Sons Funeral Directors 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?

Payne & Sons Funeral Directors 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.

Words cannot express how brilliant Payne & Sons are. They took excellent care of my Dad after his sudden passing with great compassion and professionalism. In particular Emily, Lee, Karen and Molly were great, always quick to answer any questions and arrange any accommodations without…

Millicent Miller

Very helpful and friendly service, very professional and understanding. Molly is an amazing young woman and Emily is very kind and easy to talk to, thank you for making the whole process so much easier…

JACKIE

Such a wonderful place. Such caring, respectful and helpful team at the Eastbourne branch.

christine mitchell

I would love to write this review for Payne and Son , especially Sienna who went out of her way to help us through a very difficult time recently. My mum needed repatriation from north Wales and this was no problem for their team at…

Dee Mayo

We, as a family, cannot recommend Payne and Sons enough. Emily took care of our dad with such care, thoughtfulness, and warmth. She was incredibly accommodating and generous, especially when navigating time-zone schedules with my brother and me (living in Australia). Emily was by our…

Jan Chantler

Great Funeral directors very professional Very pleased with all arrangements from start to finish. Many thanks to all the staff at Payne & Sons…

dave mccarthy

Excellent service.

john adams

Payne and Sons is a wonderfully supportive company, my heartfelt thanks go to Emily, Karen, Ian and Celine, It was like being looked after and helped by understanding friends, Thankyou all so much you eased us through a very difficult time…

julia mackie

The family would like to thank Lee and the whole team for their support and guidance for Mrs Ada Heartfield Funeral. This is the second funeral they have arranged for us and you can not fault them in any way. Highly recommended and deserve a…

graham bennee

These people understand human nature! Sadly mum died recently. We have a great sense of humour and they understood people deal with grief differently! Nothing.was to much for them..their kindness is beyond compare..the private chapel to the rear of this beautiful building ( previously a…

Jane Archer

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