Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

William H Painter Funeral Directors have a qualified team with vast experience in international repatriation from any part of the UK to all parts of the world.

The Funeral Partners network offers support and guidance to all our branches with expert Steve Thomas having over 40 years’ experience in repatriation services. Steve holds a certificate in International Repatriation and leads our repatriation champions in Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

If you need to speak to a member of our team, we are contactable by phone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 0121 667 6788

Our service takes the worry and complications out of your hands so you can concentrate on other aspects of the funeral.

Our full service includes translators of all languages and specialist experience with international customs, documentation, permits, transport, and regulations.

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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William H Painter 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.

Laura was extremely helpful, offering advice and assistance. She arranged the funeral exactly as requested. Katie was also very helpful and professional on the day of the funeral. We were all very satisfied with how the funeral was organised and conducted.…

ANDREW YORK

Great service and funeral treated with dignity and respect would reccomend.

annmarie Raymond

Honestly at the worst time in your life and never having to plan a funeral before, I can only thank Cheryl at Castle Bromwich and the rest of the team at Yardley from the bottom of my heart. From planning, to keeping me updated, offering…

Jennifer Dowling

Highly recommend this Funeral Directors. Great service providing a dignified and respectful final journey for your loved ones. Funeral arranger Karen and Funeral Director Katie both perform their roles with great empathy and care for both the bereaved family and the deceased. They both made…

wendy bullard

The two members who stood out for me were definitely Michelle, who was amazing and I will always be grateful for her help, her understanding of the pain we were going through was first class and could not have organised the funeral without her help…

Jason F

So pleased we chose Painters for the inscription on my mothers headstone. I could not recommend them enough for their attention to detail, excellent customer service and continual feedback. We were kept updated every step of the process and the inscription perfectly matched my Dad's…

Francis Longe

Thank you to Emma at the Yardley branch . would highly recommend them . the service was excellent in arranging the removal, engraving and replacement off my parents headstone. overall the price and service we received was excellent value and professional carried out and I…

Anne Longe

Excellent and respectful service form Emma in office to yardley cementary when I have been to other funerals they have never had the reprect that we have received from yourselves and we would certainly recommend Painters

Maureen Regan

excellent service the team were brilliant made a sad day more comforting

Chris Browne

The team at Painters provided exceptional service and professionalism during a very difficult time. Donna, James, Emma, and Peter showed empathy, kindness, and respect throughout the funeral arrangements for my late father in law. Their care and attention to detail were outstanding, and they helped…

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