Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Gibson’s 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?

Gibson’s 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.

Excellent service from all the staff. We were kept informed at each stage and the service itself was very well handled. Much appreciated the help at all stages when organizing the funeral and the service.

Jason

Michael was first class from our first meeting through to dad’s burial. He was so thoughtful and caring and made a very difficult time for us more bearable as we trusted him and he was always there to answer any of our questions. We couldn’t…

Marie Tait

The whole service that was provided was perfect and stress free.

Carol Ord

The service I received was highly professional and Michael was very caring and was able to answer any questions I had during what was a very difficult time, the other members of staff I spoke to were courteous and helpful.

Carole

From the bottom of my heart I couldn’t recommend Gibsons Funeral service enough, our family have used their services twice for our beloved Gran in 2015 and very recently for our beautiful mam who passed in December, Kevan especially showed nothing but compassion, respect and…

Jessica Atkinson

I cannot thank Gibson's anywhere near enough for the care, compassion and kindness shown to myself and my family during our recent bereavement following the loss of my dad. Nothing was too much trouble, everything went perfectly on the day of the funeral and I…

Andrea Storey

Totally professional organisation with excellent staff and would recommend Gibson’s to anyone looking for a funeral director

gillian cole

Would recommend Gibsons to anyone. Ryan and the team at Bishop Auckland treated us with kindness, patience and empathy. No question was too silly and no request was too much. We felt supported and reassured at every step.

Paul Cole

As a family there’s not a lot we can say, and not enough words to show how much, you all have done for us as a family. The care compassion dignity respect kindness shown to our late mother and family during a very difficult time.…

Jason Parkinson

The whole team were first class, very respectful and professional. Ian was by far a stand out figure from start to finish.

Malcolm Magee