Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Banfield & Pomphrey 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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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?

Banfield & Pomphrey 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.

A difficult time made so much easier by the caring and professional way my father's funeral was carried out from his passing until after the funeral was over. Thank you Molly and your colleagues, what a marvellous manner you all displayed.

Ian Paffett

Banfield and Pomphrey Funeral Directors, led by Molly, were exceptional in their delivery of their service throughout the time we dealt with them from the time our mum passed away to the post funeral wrap up. They acted at all times in a kind and…

Damien Hills

Ian Paffett

I would like to thank Molly and the team at Banford and Pomphrey funerals , they made the whole of my Mum’s funeral run smoothly , they were always available when we had questions or needed anything , even at the weekends! I highly recommend…

Loraine Burton

It was a very personal experience.The staff took care to treat me with kindness and respect.The member of staff who stood out was Molly.She was exceptional and went the extra mile to make sure a difficult family funeral ran smoothly. I would like to thank…

Liz Turner

From the moment we met Molly, my wife and I knew Banfield & Pomphrey were the right choice. Molly handled everything in detail with all the touches we asked for, keeping us fully informed. My wife was able to carry her Mum's coffin into church…

Matt cc

Banfield & Pomphrey were excellent in assisting my family to arrange my father’s funeral. From collection of his corpse, to discussing funeral options, and then the reliable organisation on the day, we received an excellent service.

Joseph Flatt

Words can't describe how good this company is, they went above and beyond for my dad's service and was there with help and support from day 1..really couldn't recommend these enough. The service and care well exceeded my expectations and made things much easier for…

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Tony, Molly and the team at Banfield and Pomphrey made a difficult time much easier from our first meeting after losing dad. They helped us through the whole process and nothing was too much trouble. Tony and Molly were our main contacts and were always…

Gary Sims

From our first meeting Tony was very helpful and patient. He made a very traumatic situation the death of my beloved husband a bit easier to deal with. The funeral was conducted with great reference and understanding. Jonathon who conducted the service at the crematorium…

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