Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At John Gray & Co 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.

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?

John Gray & Co 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.

Very dignified and friendly funeral arrangements..Sandra and Andrew deserve a particular mention for arranging everything required .Couldnt recommend John Gray &Co.highly enough.

Noel Wishart

All staff we encountered were Amazing. The whole week was a blur for us and the staff clearly understood this and took control of the things we needed. Seamless from start to finish.

natasha kerry Collins

Every member of the team we dealt with was caring, professional, communicated clearly with us and made us feel that our mum was getting the best possible care. I would like to thank Riana and Sarah and Andrew in particular.

Vicky

I arrived unannounced and without an appointment but although the parlour was short-staffed due to holidays, time was found to discuss what I wished for, quietly and efficiently and when the time came for the memorial service itself, everything had been set up perfectly.

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David Marshall

All staff members were polite and courteous. Nothing was too much trouble, in the days from booking the funeral, to the day of the service itself.

Stuart Martin

We are very grateful to Grays for providing excellent service and support through our recent bereavement. All members of staff were extremely professional yet caring throughout the process. I am unable to name everyone but Anne Marie was our lead contact and she kept us…

Lisa T

I genuinely cannot express how much I appreciated the support and professionalism from John Gray and Co when my beloved late-father recently passed. From the initial phone call to the days after Dad was laid to rest I am so profoundly grateful for the help…

richard hazard

I would like to thank Anne Marie and team for looking after myself and my brother while dealing with the recent loss of our father. Their thoughtfulness and support was amazing. The care they took looking after my mother in 2024 and then my father…

Alex Clifford

My mums funeral was from john grays in 2018. So professionally done. The staff were so helpful and respectful of our wishes. Would highly recommend them

Caroline Stoneman

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