Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Paul Capper 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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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?

Paul Capper 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 cannot fault the care and respect that Lisa gave my sister and I when we lost both our parents within 36 hours. Devastating times. They organised a double ceremony which was beautiful. The support was amazing. Thank you Lisa and colleagues for keeping Mum…

Clare Murphy

The whole team at Paul Capper funeral directors have been brilliant throughout the process. My husband died suddenly and unexpectedly Sam and Tracy collected him and Lisa Wicks was our funeral arranger. She has been so caring, helpful and kind throughout, guiding me through the…

Jo Francis

Lisa and the team at Paul Capper were brilliant in helping us arrange our father’s funeral. At such a sad time they helped us with all the arrangements and put us in touch with Sonja Gundry, the celebrant, who treated us like family and spoke…

Sharon Starks

Sarah was a great help and the team provided a professional and caring service

Andy Weeks

Great service from kind caring staff made a difficult time more bearable. Alex, our initial contact, was brilliant and we cannot thank her enough for introducing us to the wonderful celebrant Charlie Keene. Sarah was also very welcoming and efficient quickly addressing any minor issues…

Sue Featherstone

The service we received from Paul Capper and Sarah in particular was first rate. She dealt with every enquiry and request with the utmost respect and empathy. Nothing was too much trouble and all actions were carried out in a very timely manner. I would…

Colin Frederick

I would like to thank the members of straff for the help and Support in the hard Times and for there professionell Service, It was a great help and Support. Yours sinserley W P Gent…

William Paul Gent

the whole procedure was conducted with care and support. I would recommend anybody to use this funeral directors, if you had specific requests these were carried out without any fuss. Sarah the lady on the other end of the phone was lovely . I am…

H Cannon

very friendly and warming staff at a difficult time, helpful in explaining everthing about mums funeral.

Jackie Nunn

Our sad day was handled with great kindness and help all the way, I was kept up to date the whole time, everything went to plan and they made every effort to make it as nice as possible, nothing was too much trouble. This was…

Jan George

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