Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At G H Dovener & Son Funeral Services 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?

G H Dovener & Son Funeral Services 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.

Thank you so much to Helen and Clare who have looked after the family so well at a difficult time. Their sympathetic, patient and gentle guidance through the process of arranging the funeral was gratefully appreciated. The day itself was the wonderful celebration of life…

Joanna Haynes

A very professional and courteous service, keeping us informed at every step and helping us to make rational choices in difficult times. Everything ran like clockwork on the day, the order of service was exemplary and they come highly recommended. The funeral arranger was friendly…

Ian Thurley

GH Doveners (West Park, Leeds) handled a recent family funeral with care, compassion and respectful professionalism. We have had to use them previously and find them consistently good. We used a celebrant who gave a thoughtful service. Overall we found them reasonably priced and very…

Rob Mountain

I would like to say a big thank you to Helen for the kindness, patience and empathy you gave during the planning of my Father's funeral. Your help and guidance made the whole process very straight forward and stress free. On the day, David the…

Vickie Taylor

We chose GH Dovener because our family had used them previously. Helen was the person who handled most of the details, organisation and administration on our behalf. She had a lovely compassionate manner which helped enormously. She was efficient and kept us fully informed. I…

Stephen Taylor

From the first phone call to picking up Mum's ashes, the Company were really professional but with "that" caring, thoughtful touch! Nothing was too much trouble or rushed! The respect & dignity shown to Mum whilst in the Chapel of Rest was exemplary!

Alison

They were very professional and gave excellent service. Everything went extremely well and I was very pleased with the service I received…

Elizabeth Aldridge

From the outset Sonia was really understanding and helped to put my/our concerns at ease. No change was any issue for the company and they provided a wonderful professional service which was fully explained, sympathetically, at all times. Many thanks for making a sad and…

Jon Christopher

Thank you excellent friendly staff and organisation

Andy

Caring, supportive staff at the most difficult time. Thank you in particular Sonya and the gentleman who accompanied at the funeral. First class.

Doug

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