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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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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A huge thank you to Christina, Paul & Anghus, who were endlessly helpful, supportive and reassuring in the run up to the funeral of my mother, shared their wide connections so that all the extra supporting people were quickly in place - organist, soloist, streaming…

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Our family would like to pass on our sincere thanks to Paul and the team who kept us fully informed throughout the process of organising our dear dad's funeral. If you find yourself in the sad situation of needing their services we highly recommend them.…

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From start to finish the service we received from Godalming Funeral Services was wonderful. Their attention to detail, compassion and professionalism was more than we could have hoped for. Thank you Paul, Angus, Christina and our lovely Celebrant, Sally for helping us give our father…

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Anghus was very supportive, kept us fully informed, and took care of all the details ensuring nothing was overlooked. Highly recommend.

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I would definitely recommend Godalming services, will never forget their kindness, attention to detail, compassion and care when organising my dad’s funeral. Paul we would have been lost without you, thanks so much

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Grateful to Anghus and the team for supporting us, ensuring everything was respectfully and seamlessly done, with no fuss, enabling us to concentrate on family and friends that joined us to say goodbye.

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From initial contact, through the whole process, Paul was professional and supportive. Appropriate guidance was given as requested and all questions fully answered, enabling us to reach decisions that led to a service that was appreciated by all who attended.

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We highly recommend Godalming Funeral Service and found them to be very professional, compassionate & kind. They simply took care of everything, allowing space for us to handle the shock & grief of my father’s sudden death; even the transportation of his body from Cornwall…

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