The ties between the UK and Spain run deep in both directions — a large Spanish community across British cities, and hundreds of thousands of families split between the two countries. When a death happens on the wrong side of that distance, we close it: a complete repatriation service from any city in the UK to any locality in mainland Spain, handled by one team from the first call to the handover.
Everything handled, in both languages of the paperwork
- Collection anywhere in the UK, 24/7, from hospitals, hospices, coroners' facilities and funeral homes.
- UK-side formalities — registration, the coroner's permission for the body to leave the country, embalming and freedom-from-infection certificates, the international mortuary passport.
- Spanish-side requirements — the documents the Registro Civil and the receiving tanatorio or funeral home need, prepared so the funeral can proceed without administrative delays.
- Regulation coffin for international transport, included in the fixed price.
- Door-to-door journey in our own licensed fleet, with confirmations at each stage.
Road first, air when preferred
The road corridor from the Channel through France into Spain lets us offer one continuous, fixed-price journey to any region — no freight schedules, no airport handling at either end, no zinc-lined coffin surcharge. When a family prefers air transport to Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga or Alicante, we arrange that too and compare both options honestly before you decide.
Working with the tanatorio at home
Spanish funerals move quickly once the deceased arrives, so coordination matters. We liaise with the receiving funeral home directly, align the arrival window with the ceremony, and keep the family informed throughout — you plan the farewell; the logistics are ours. Start with the costs page or simply call; the quote is free and final.
Frequently asked questions
How much does repatriation from the UK to Spain cost?
It depends on the collection city and the destination in Spain, and you receive a fixed, final quote on the first call, with all documents, the regulation coffin and door-to-door transport included. Road transport with our own fleet usually costs significantly less than air freight on this route.
How long does the journey to Spain take?
Once the UK paperwork is released, the road journey is typically completed within one to three days, depending on the region — Catalonia is reached sooner than Andalusia. We confirm the arrival window before departure.
Can you deliver to the islands?
For the Balearic and Canary Islands the final leg is arranged by air or ferry, coordinated by us as part of the same fixed quote. Mention the destination on the first call and the price will cover the complete journey.