Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Harpin's 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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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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Need advice?

Harpin's 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.

Harpins have been superb in guiding us throughout the planning of my brother's funeral. Sara was a model of professionalism and at the same time friendly and sensitive. On the day everything went like clockwork and all the staff were discreet and kind. I never…

Pete Pozman

An excellent experience at a difficult time our third family member’s funeral they have dealt with. So good myself and my husband have booked and paid for our direct cremations all with Harpin’s. Many thanks

Ronald Hall

Jenny was professional, respectful and very informative.

Angela Crosby

Georgina we thought was particularly thoughtful and respectful at all times. Very professional thank you

Kev Roberts

I have to say that everyone involved with organising my husbands funeral was very professional, but I do think Sean deserves a BIG mention, as from the minute I met him he put me at ease and was so helpful and professional in all aspects…

Bernice Vaile

Very well organised, Sarah was brilliant, hard to put in words at moment but I appreciate everything you did for my mum thankyou so much at this difficult time .…

Darren Martin

I have been impressed both times I gave had to use Harpins Wakefield, both my parents looked like they did before illnesses. Informed us every step of the way went above and beyond. Thank you Sara and others for helping us deal with this process…

June Whatton

I want to give my sincere thanks and appreciation to Sara at Harpin’s Funeral Service. Losing my dad has been the hardest time of my life, but Sara has made the whole ordeal somehow easier to cope with in a way I didn’t think was…

oliver williams

Faultless service from the first phonecall to the last email. Georgina was brilliant, organised, thorough, caring and considerate, and great attention to detail. She provided some thoughtful, observant and creative input into the funeral and I had complete trust in her abilities. Sara was brilliant…

Carole Kingsbury

We received a highly professional service, which was also personal and sympathetic at the same time. Our mum would have been pleased her wishes were carried out with empathy and care.

Anita Boffin

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