Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Knox & Son 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?

Knox & Son 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.

Yet again we were delighted with the service we received from Knox and son funeral directors. From start to finish everyone involved was very professional and respectful. The premises, the cars, the staff, the private ambulance were all of an exceptional quality and were immaculate.…

Lindsey Farrington

Knox Funeral Directors, we’re so caring & supportive. Alan & all the girls in the office, the Gentlemen who looked after myself & my family on the day, were impeccable,. excellent & attention to detail was 1st class. Thank you all. XXX…

Patricia Cullen

I would like to sincerely thank Kirsty, Rachel and Andrea from the bottom of my heart, for all their help and guidance from my first meeting with them. Having to arrange my wife's funeral was the hardest thing that I have ever had to do.…

Colin Edmondson

I just want to say a big thank you to the team at Knox and sons for your service and bringing my little to us safe on Monday 15th September so much respectful team I can't fault theses guys after all there hard work thank…

Matty Bowler

We cannot recommend Knox highly enough. They treated us and our Stephen with the utmost respect. They made us feel like we were the only family that they were supporting. We would not have got through this whole experience without them. The funeral was in…

Deborah Dolley

I cannot recommend Knox & Son enough. They are so kind and sympathetic, helping you every step of the way during a time where your emotions are everywhere and with a broken heart you are trying to arrange the final farewell for your loved one.…

Janine Scott

A service second to none in the area, would not hesitate to recommend.

Mrs Jenkins