The Portuguese community in the UK — in Lambeth and Stockwell, in Norfolk's market towns, in Jersey and across the country — keeps its roots close. When a life ends far from the freguesia where it began, we take on the whole journey home: the paperwork on both sides, the preparation, and a dignified road journey to any locality in mainland Portugal.
The service, complete
- Collection anywhere in the UK, at any hour, from hospitals, hospices, coroners' facilities and funeral homes.
- UK formalities — registration, the coroner's permission for the body to leave the country, embalming and freedom-from-infection certificates, the international mortuary passport.
- Portuguese-side documents — everything the Conservatória and the receiving agência funerária require, prepared in advance so nothing waits at arrival.
- Regulation coffin for international transport, included.
- Door-to-door journey in our own licensed fleet, with confirmations at departure, at the border and at arrival.
One fixed price for the longest western route
Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Faro or a village in Trás-os-Montes — the quote you receive on the first call covers the complete journey, door to door, and it does not change. No air-freight fees, no zinc-lined coffin surcharge, no handling charges at two airports: one vehicle, ours, from the UK to the family's address.
When air makes sense
For some families, air transport to Lisbon or Porto is the preferred choice — we arrange it completely, including the airline-required coffin and handling at both ends, and we will compare the two options honestly before you decide. Start with the costs page, or call now; we answer around the clock.
Frequently asked questions
How much does repatriation from the UK to Portugal cost?
The cost depends on the collection city and the destination, and is quoted as a fixed, final figure on the first call — with documents in both countries, the regulation coffin and door-to-door transport included. Road transport with our own fleet is usually the more economical option on this route.
How long does the journey to Portugal take?
Portugal is one of the longer European road routes; once the UK paperwork is released, delivery is typically completed within two to three days of departure. We confirm the arrival window before setting off, so the funeral can be planned with confidence.
Can you deliver to Madeira or the Azores?
For the islands, the final leg is arranged by air as part of the same service and the same fixed quote — mention the destination on the first call and we will plan the complete journey.