Repatriation from the UK

In the event someone dies in the UK, but needs to be repatriated overseas, our professional team of repatriation specialists are here to help.

www.purves-repatriation.co.uk is your first port of call for advice and information.

Here’s our quick guide to some key steps to consider if you have to arrange a repatriation out of the UK.

Once you have been given authorisation from the relevant medical authorities to organise a funeral director, our recommendation is:

• Decide if you want to repatriate the person who’s died in a coffin back home for a funeral locally
• Or have a UK cremation, with or without a service, and organise onward repatriation of ashes

Repatriation can take time so having your loved one in a facility that can offer the necessary level of care is important. Families will also need professional assistance with:

• Travel arrangements for the deceased and any accompanying family/friends
• Legal documentation: death certificates, free from infection certificate, permits and translations
• Funeral administration with other funeral directors, embassies and consulates, insurers, prepaid funeral plan providers
• Coffin or urn suitable for travel
• Communication and updates
• Concierge service