Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Miles & Daughters 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.

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?

Miles & Daughters 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.

I would highly recommend Miles&Daughters. My daughters lost their dad and we were looking for funeral directors who would help us organise Celebration of Life that was unusual. Dave was a music fanatic with dark sense of humour. The Funeral Home and the Celebrant helped…

Karolina Burman

We used Miles and Daughters when our dad passed away, and it was a no-brainer to engage them again when our beloved mum died. It was a good decision: they gave her the most beautiful and dignified goodbye that we could have wished for. Lisa…

Lesley Bindloss

From my very first call with Lucie, I knew I had chosen the right provider. Lucie has a lovely manner and was so helpful & approachable it made the whole experience much easier.

Nicki Payton

Everyone is so kind and they certainly deserve the 5 star review. Mum was loved very much and her funeral was a celebration of her 102 years. Thank you all Linda and Family.…

Linda James

Both Geoff and Cat were very professional and catered for all our needs at this sad time. Very caring and dignified. We were given plenty of time to discuss matters with no rush and guided through the process and given valuable advice. We were clueless…

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To begin with, when Dad passed away, I was not sure where to turn or who to approach. It was by chance that we called Lisa (Miles and Daughters) that day and from that moment onward everything with Miles & Daughters, through Lisa, was handled…

Alyson Fernandes

Rob was very sympathetic and empathetic to my brother and I during our difficult time, and he went over the whole process of our mum's funeral arrangements thoughtfully and explained everything very clearly. Rob kept me in the loop on all the different stages of…

Helen Percy

Irene showed us excellent care and compassion, she was knowledgeable, kind, and guided us through the full funeral process. She listen to our requests and was able to act on them to ensure the funeral fully reflected the wishes of our father. On the day…

Joanne Armitage

I just wanted to say how grateful I am for the support I received from the Caversham branch. During a very difficult and emotional time, the team made the whole process feel a little easier. I’d especially like to mention Nikki. I honestly couldn’t have…

Monika T

On behalf of my family and I, I would like to say thank you so much for all you did. Mum’s send off was beautiful. Lisa, you are simply the best. An extremely difficult day was made so much easier by the kindness shown.

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