Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Nicholas O'Hara 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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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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Planning ahead?

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?

Nicholas O'Hara 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.

Well what can I say. A beautiful day for a beautiful lady. From the first meeting with Anthony to Natalie and Chris - just so professional, kind and respectful. Everything seemed effortless. Nothing was too much trouble. They went above and beyond for us. We…

debbie callow

I can only praise all the staff we encountered when arranging a funeral back in September/October. Lauren and colleagues were thoughtful and thorough, and their attention to detail meant the send-off pretty much ran like clockwork.

Amar Grover

After a very positive experience back in June 2010 when we entrusted this organisation to look after our father's funeral arrangements, we had absolutely no hesitation in using their services once again for our mother's funeral in September this year. We used the local West…

Paul Osborne

Rory really took care of us and guided us through organising the cremation. The lady who designed the order of service did a fantastic job and Chris Antell led a touching service. Everyone who attended said what a beautiful service it was.

Heather Smith

My lovely mum died in September and the Care Home recommended Nicholas OHara's in West Moors and I am so glad I took this advice. The person who made the arrangements for mum was Jon Austin . He was wonderful, - kind and compassionate, visiting…

Dawn Locke

TUP: My mum planned her funeral with Anthony 2 years ago.Sadly 6 weeks ago her funeral took place. From the first early morning phone call I made on the day she faded away,to the last phone call on her farewell journey,I was treated with kindness…

Karen Holland

I would highly recommend the service I received from the staff, Rory was with me every step of the way in arranging my sister’s funeral. My grateful thanks for all the support and care during this sad time.

Anne Tillin

I can't recommend Nicholas O'Hara's highly enough and would like to particularly mention Lauren for being so incredibly kind and thoughtful during what was a very challenging time. My mum's wishes were always held paramount and while we opted for a very simple approach to…

Vicky Stonehouse

Anna Jackson was compassionate and professional throughout the process. The minister, John Taylor, was ideal. The pair of them were perfect for my grieving mother. The whole team at Nicholas O’Hara was excellent. Thank you very much.

Ian

I would like to extend the biggest thank you to Simon Ives, along with his colleague Rory Craig, who recently arranged my dearest Dad’s funeral. From the moment I met Simon I knew that my Dad was in safe hands and would be receiving the…

Lorraine