Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At G & M Goold 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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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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Need advice?

G & M Goold 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.

G&M Goold guided us through every step with patience and kindness, never rushing us and always making sure we felt supported in all of our decisions. we would like to say a massive thank you for all of your support and kindness during the hardest…

Lauren Bailey

A first class service. The whole experience was made easy and at ease with the decision making and advise given. Would thoroughly recommend as we had a perfect day to say good bye to our mum & grandma

Paul Egden

I would like to say a massive thank you to, Michelle, Debbie and the whole team with G M Goold, from the first instance of contact they made our farewell journey very special and memorable. They were always on hand for advice and support any…

Andrew Parker

The staff were all kind and considerate. They carried out all our wishes precisely. As I was quite a long way away it was very important to me that I could make contact easily at any time. Everyone who attended the cremation were most appreciative.…

Susan Bourne

My wife and I made funeral arrangements through yourselves as you were recommended to us. We were not disappointed the advice and service were really exceptional. The funeral was for a life long friend whose relatives just didn't want to get involved with any end…

David grewcock

Geoff, Mandy and the team at Goolds are beyond excellent in their professionalism. Mandy has immense empathy and we felt wrapped in a warm hug throughout the whole process. Mandy recommend Jane Sturgeon as our celebrant and she was also a wonderfully kind and compassionate…

Tracy Grenyer

Excellent service from Goolds with Roy in particular being very good to deal with. Nothing was too much trouble, advice & guidance was good & Roy always got back to us quickly when we had questions. The funeral itself could not be faulted & Goolds…

Richard

When my Mum passed away I was completely heartbroken. I wanted to find a funeral director who I could trust and the nursing home suggested G&M Goold. The service we received was excellent. I felt Mum was in safe hands. From the first phone call…

Diane Sanna

Clearly a caring and compassionate firm. I was made to feel welcome from the moment I walked through the door to arrange my mum‘s funeral. It’s very difficult to put in words how good these people are. They just are. Through them I was put…

David ince

From the beginning we were treated professionally and with genuine sympathy.The organisation was excellent and everything ran smoothly.I felt it was important to provide the funeral we wanted and our requests were met exactly and with great care. Dan dealt with everything with compassion and…

Gillian Wilson

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