Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Edwin Pounds & Sons 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?

Edwin Pounds & Sons 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.

The arrangements were all dealt with by Jordan Firth who was excellent in his role. From start to finish he showed empathy, respect and care. Explained everything. Assessed our needs and requirements and acted on those needs, providing the right type of funeral for our…

Jeffrey Ratcliffe

Absolutely great service, very understanding of all your needs,very polite and listened to my needs,this company made me feel at ease and gave me peace of mind, would highly recommend this company, thank you to Jordan for his help with such a delicate matter.…

jane wilton

At a very difficult time James was very helpful and informative he guided us through the hole process, family and myself made several visits to see my father and nothing was any trouble for him and the team, thank you.

Paul Mannion

I would like to express my sincere thanks to Edwin Pounds for the professional and compassionate way they handled my father’s funeral arrangements. From the first meeting to the day of the service, everything was managed with great care, dignity, and understanding. Their guidance made…

Paul Winder

We would like to thank Melia Powell Funeral Services, for their totally outstanding, first class service at the funeral of our Dad, Patrick Foy The excellent way in which the lovely Rachel put us at ease, from our first meeting and the wonderful way in…

Catherine Madden

Where to start - Going through the proccess of loosing a loved one is VERY hard - My life partner of 47 years died after a 6 year battle with Terminal Cancer and arranged her own Funeral while she was still capable of doing so…

Steve Lindley

There aren't enough adjectives in the English language to express our gratitude to Zoe, Rachel, Steve and the whole team at Sandbeds. Everything was dealt with with kindness, empathy, efficiency, accuracy, help and support. Communication was fantastic. The partners they use for flowers, keep sakes,…

Melanie Nicholls

Brigid was superb from start to finish: marvellously supportive and kind, and going the extra mile on many occasions. She made the whole business of organising the funeral as easy as possible. Her ideas for additional elements of the funeral (like walking behind the hearse…

Fiona Weston

I honestly can't recommend Edwin Pounds & Sons Wibsey enough, Bridgin was quite simply a god send in what was a difficult time following my dad's passing. Her comfort and compassion that she showed my mum and I was exceptional and she went the extra…

Laura W

Brigid and her team were outstanding. Their professionalism and sensitivity at a really difficult time, made all the difference and really supported us when we lost our lovely dad. Brigid managed to feel like a friend whilst behaving like professional. We can't thank her enough.

Wendy Nicholas