Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At George Steele & 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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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?

George Steele & 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.

David was really helpful throughout and nothing was too much trouble. He made you feel relaxed and at ease during a very difficult time and helped make the arrangements easier by taking you through things one step at a time. A big thank you once…

Emma Gardner

We are very grateful to the whole team at George Steele for helping us organise a lovely tribute to my mum. The service and day as a whole passed as well as we could have hoped for. David, who helped organise the funeral, was professional,…

Andrew Hunt

George Steele & Son were very good. Respectful, professional and helpful. We were very pleased we chose them.

Gary Wainwright

The care and support given by David before the funeral and on the day by the team was outstanding and made an emotional day run smoothly.

Jayne Alexander

Excellent service provided from start to finish for something that is such a sad time. Lovely touch of Jayden leading the hearse from the start and stop off point and bowing to the coffin each time. Very respectful and sobering experience so thank you

Michael Haley

Handled all our arrangements with care, compassion and full consideration. Very helpful and accommodating to our needs. Richard and his team were superb throughout.

David Mountain

Very calm and friendly, highly professional and highly recommended

Russ Tebay

As you would expect very kind. Considerate and helpful. Always able to contact someone. Well organised and all the team made it feel very personal. Thank you !…

Christine Cocker

I would like to thank everyone at George Steele for their kindness in guiding us through what was a difficult time for us on the sudden passing of a loved one

Linda gisby

Truly happy with George Steele and Son, very professional! Helped me through at such a emotional and traumatic time. Highly recommend anyone to use this service, they won't let you down.

Deborah Hemingway

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