Repatriation

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At James Dykes Funeral Service 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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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?

James Dykes Funeral Service 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.

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Latest Reviews

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Outstanding service. Supported our family with sensitivity and compassion.

Lorraine Shaw

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Excellent service, Wendy and her team are exceptional. They have done funerals for both my parents within the last couple of years and I cannot find any fault in their work. Definitely recommend, well worth the five star rating.…

William

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I would like to thank James Dykes Funeral Service for their amazing commitment to our family prior to and throughout the day of my mother's funeral. They communicated every detail of the whole process. I would like to thank Wendy in particular for assisting and…

Madge Gavin

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Wendy was professional and supportive from beginning to end. She kept in touch regularly and guided us through the day of the funeral with a calm sensitive approach.

Mary Davies

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I cannot thank all at James Dykes for everything and praise them more highly. All staff excelled in every aspect of funeral care. There was nothing that they did not exceed our expectations tenfold in making the whole process so much less stressful. A professional,…

Kirs T.B

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Wendy was absolutely marvelous. Nothing was a bother to her. The respect they showed my husband was second to none. Wendy was able to advise us on every aspect of the service we had chosen never felt that we were put under any pressure, so…

Christine Malcolm

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Wendy was very easy to talk to and put us at ease, explaining everything clearly. All our email queries were answered quickly too. On the day, both the funeral director and driver were professional but also friendly without being invasive. Thank you to all involved.…

L McF

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From the moment we were in touch with Wendy at James Dyke’s, everything was explained at great length, and with great care and attention to detail. Always felt we were in good hands. The day of the funeral was perfectly handled and a credit to…

Norman Hudson

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At such a sad time it was comforting to have people who were caring, friendly, helpful and understanding to guide us. Wendy answered every question and we never felt rushed. On the day of the funeral all the staffand the celebrant Billy Steel helped give…

Linda Hammond

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A first class service provided by James Dykes Funeral Service. A wonderful send off for Mum. We are grateful to Wendy Barrie and her colleagues for their caring and considerate treatment of our family.

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