Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Gillman 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:

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?

Gillman 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.

From the very beginning, Steph has been absolutely amazing. During one of the hardest times of my life, she has shown nothing but kindness, compassion, and professionalism. She treated my great uncle with the utmost dignity and respect throughout the entire process, and that meant…

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From the first call, the visits to the Norbury branch and countless telephone calls - PERFECT! Beryl was the consume professional whilst demonstrating humanity and compassion. I found her to be very patient, considerate, thoughtful and thorough. She explained everything, from beginning to end and…

Martin O'Connell

From first contact with Carshalton branch Theresa to the ceremony lead by Anita. Everything was handled with dignity and great supportive care. Clear explanation and helpful suggestions. We had to arrange our funeral with a tight time frame, and can not thank the Carshalton team,…

Mike Cox

Thank you for your services and professionalism, especially to Darren the funeral director and all the team that assisted , our mum had a very dignified and lovely send off.

Bernie B

Excellent service throughout

Dave Ferris

Recommended. Staff were warm, friendly understanding and sympathetic during my family's time of mourning. Drivers were equally helpful during my mother's funeral. Therefore, would like express my gratitude for all services provided.…

talkarmada73

I would like on behalf of my brother and I and our wider family thank Theresa and Gillmans Funeral Service for the wonderful support and friendly service we were provided with throughout what was a very difficult time in arranging our dad's funeral. Anita was…

Emma Cotton

An incredibly, emotionally, painful and upsetting time for me and all the family, but Gillmans, in Garratt Lane, their staff of Steph, Nina and Bella provided support, understanding and a truly professionally service from beginning to end. Their time and patience was very much appreciated.…

Terri Elliott

Gillmans funeral service have a wonderful, polite and compassionate team of staff. They support you every step of the way through a difficult time. We can not thank them enough for the care they have shown to my dear departed father but also to us…

A Vassell

Jess at gillmans was extremely helpful,kind and considerate at a very difficult time formyself and my family,Chris the celebrant was very kind and considerate and made a hard day a little easier

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