Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At The Martins 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:

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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?

The Martins 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.

I recently used The Martins to deal with my father’s funeral and they were incredibly professional and supportive. They handled everything as requested and nothing was too much trouble. I would recommend to anyone at this difficult time .

Penny Rae

Most of my dealings (and those of my family) were with Vicky. However, when dealing with Natalie or Adrian, they were equally helpful and patient. My family also contacted Martins several times, either to arrange a visit to the chapel or with lots of enquiries…

Kerri

We contacted, then visited 4 of the funeral directors we liked in Crawley. The Martins are who we chose. At every point of contact, the genuine warmth, compassion and willingness to help, was so reassuring. As a family, we made by far the best choice…

kim hill

Following the tragic and untimely death of our son we contracted The Martins to handle the funeral arrangements on our behalf. Everything was handled efficiently and with sensitivity. A special thank you to Vicky who coordinated all the arrangements, nothing was too much trouble. Thanks…

Paul Williams

We were so impressed by the service we received from the first minute we walked into the Martins. Vicky handled all of our questions and made the process alot more bearable she was always available and always willing to help. On the day it's self…

Mark & Samantha Doyle

I just wanna say what an AMAZING service the Martins provided from start to finish. No words can describe how brilliant these guys were, I want to thank Vicky,Ian,Adrian,Natalie and Clive for making my brothers final days go as well as they could. Nothing was…

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