Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Joseph A. Hey & Son 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?

Joseph A. Hey & Son 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.

I would like to sincerely thank Helen from Joseph Hey for her genuine care and kindness in arranging the funeral for my brother which took place yesterday. Everything went perfectly smoothly and I can't thank the team enough for their care and compassion. So much…

Ann Brown

Helen was great from start to finish. She answered all of our questions honestly, explained everything clearly and did it with respect. She made a difficult time that little bit easier with her professionalism and care.

LIND4 BR4D

Thank you so much for your professionalism today regarding my aunt Audrey Theobalds funeral, your respect to our needs was very much appreciated especially as we were not familiar with Bradford so needed your guidance with the arrangements. Paul was a great support to us…

Dave Rice

We appreciated the calm, reassuring manner of Robert Morphet whose explanations (often repeated) made the whole process much less stressful than it would otherwise have been.

Judith Dennis

Paul was incredibly kind and supportive when he visited us. He took the time to go through all the options clearly and patiently, without any pressure, and made sure we understood everything. He answered our questions honestly and with compassion, which really helped at such…

Michelle Taylor

Phil who ended up taking on the funeral was a massive help in all areas of the service thank you.

Freddie Fox

Helen provided an outstanding level of care and professionalism throughout the entire process of arranging my grandads funeral. From our very first conversation, she showed genuine empathy, warmth, and understanding, helping us feel supported every step of the way. She took great care to ensure…

Ayla Brazell

We’ve just used this company today, absolutely brilliant service Philip Watters arrived early and talked with my mum extremely well and had a very well mannered vocabulary. I’d highly suggest this company all day long even throughout the devastating times they still are there to…

Kyle Marples

From the first meeting I felt in good hands. So much care and sensitivity was taken when making the arrangements and the attention to detail made sure that you felt like the day of the service was going to go the way it should, and…

Ben Kenehan

From day one the staff have been amazing especially Robert. Nothing was too much trouble and they guided our family through a very difficult time .

sarah bland