GUIDANCE
Repatriation
Bringing someone home from abroad, or taking them to be buried in their own country — all documentation, transport and formalities handled by us.
A death overseas, or a wish to be buried or cremated in the country of birth, brings a layer of paperwork and formality on top of grief. We handle all of it: consular and embassy documentation, certified translations, zinc-lined coffins, airline arrangements and clearance at both ends
We act as the single point of contact for the whole journey — working with funeral directors, consulates and airlines abroad — so you have one telephone number to call and one person who knows where things stand.
What happens, in order
Consular documentation
Embassy paperwork, permits and certified translations
Air transport
Booking, cargo documentation and clearance both ends
Collection on arrival
Met at the airport and brought into our care
Coffin to specification
Zinc-lined and sealed to airline and country requirements
Overseas liaison
Working with funeral directors and consulates abroad
Service here or there
A funeral in Rotherham, or onward to the home country
Talk to us
No obligation, and no charge for a conversation. We answer the telephone in person, day or night.
What happens when
01
We talk first
A visit at home or a quiet meeting at our Swinton office — no obligation, and no charge for talking things through.
02
We plan it together
Every choice, with clear costs written down as we go, so you always know where you stand.
03
We take care of the day
We handle everything on the day itself, and stay in touch with you afterwards.
Ready to talk about a repatriation?
Send us a message and we will reply the same working day — or telephone us at any hour if the death has just happened.