Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At L C Hill and 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:

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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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Need advice?

L C Hill and 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.

The service we received was exceptional. Caroline who we dealt with was so understanding and could not of been more helpful. Sharon who performed the service was so good and would highly recommend. Everyone commented on the lovely service.…

Sharon Bishop

Friendly, sincere sympathetic professional directors, especially when facing difficult times

Nigel James

The funeral directors were extremely competent and caring. The service provided was excellent, well-organized and left nothing to be criticized. My family and I felt truly supported in a very difficult time. Furthermore, having to organize the funeral from abroad was so much easier having…

Alison Sausen

We have just used L.C. Hill and Son and they were absolutley brilliant.Caroline in the office was most helpful and understanding and Ray and his great team gave my mum a lovely burial.

Dave Gill

Having arranged my stepfather's funeral four years ago I knew I wanted to use L C Hill & Son for my Mother's funeral. Caroline was very helpful and respectful of what I wanted at this sad time and went through all the details with me.…

Lynda Shaftoe

Everything was explained with care and understanding.

Richard Walsh

Sadly we needed to use L C Hill again for the second time in two years for our beloved parents. Caroline, the arranger, was as lovely as always, and on the day, Jodie and the team were absolutely superb. They went above and beyond. We…

Lorna Foster

Mt Hill and his team were amazing. Caroline was approachable, helpful and so very kind, my father lived locally but I do not so Caroline supported me mainly over the phone but I could not have asked for a better team. I was skill fully…

patricia curry

From the initial emotion-fuelled phone call to the company to enquire about funerals (having never gone through the process before) and throughout the whole traumatic journey of dealing with a family death, LC Hills of Mere were just wonderful. They led us through the entire…

Sarah Hickson

At a time when we were probably not thinking straight we were so pleased that we employed the services of yourselves. You were so understanding and kind,it helped us knowing that my mother in law was being treated so well,and her wishes,although maybe somewhat different,…

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