Repatriation

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Godalming Funeral Service 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?

Godalming Funeral Service 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.

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Everyone at the Godalming Funeral Service treated me with kindness and compassion at this very difficult time. I could not recommend them more.

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From the word go Paul explained the registration process and gave me a list of all the things I should consider regarding the funeral. He suggested a wonderful celebrant Aylith Augier and the whole process went very smoothly. The actual service was beautiful and I…

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Big thanks to Anghus and to Paul who phoned me a couple of days before the funeral to double check everything and sort out one important query regarding a small piece of music.

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Paul and his colleagues couldn’t have been more helpful, discreet and understanding. I appreciate everything they did for us and the way they facilitated and arranged what we wanted.

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I recently lost my Mum and Paul was an absolute pleasure to deal with. He was polite, compassionate, and extremely responsive when dealing with my Mum’s ashes which made the whole process much easier during a difficult time. Couldn’t recommend highly enough, thank you!

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From the word go Paul explained the registration process and gave me a list of all the things I should consider regarding the funeral. He suggested a wonderful celebrant Aylith Augier and the whole process went very smoothly. The actual service was beautiful and I…

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I wholeheartedly recommend Godalming Funeral Services. Paul and his staff were extremely helpful throughout, and his presence on the day was so reassuring on a stressful occasion.

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The team were very understanding and helpful and nothing felt like it was too much trouble. They made the service as good as these things can be. Thank you.

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