Most UK repatriation companies work through networks of foreign agents. We are the other kind: a European carrier with our own fleet already on the continent's roads every week — which means that when a death happens abroad, our vehicle is often closer to your loved one than any UK-based provider's partner would be.
What the inbound service includes
- Collection in the country of death — from the hospital, morgue or local funeral home, coordinated with the local authorities in their own language.
- The local formalities — death registration abroad, the international transport permits, embalming and infection certificates, the mortuary passport. Requirements differ by country; we know each system.
- Support with UK-side arrangements — liaison with the UK funeral director who will receive your loved one, and guidance on registering the death with the UK authorities where needed.
- Regulation coffin certified for international transport, included.
- Door-to-door journey to the UK — delivered to the funeral home of your choice, anywhere in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
From Spain, Romania, Italy — or anywhere in Europe
The busiest inbound routes we are asked about are Spain to the UK (the largest British community abroad in Europe), Romania to the UK and Italy to the UK — but the service works the same from any European country: one call, a fixed price for the complete journey, and our own vehicle from door to door.
A word about insurance
If the person who died had travel insurance, the policy often covers repatriation — insurers then appoint or approve the carrier. We can work with the insurer directly, or give you a clear fixed quote if the family is arranging the journey privately, which is common when there was no policy in place.
Frequently asked questions
How much does repatriation of a body from Spain to the UK cost?
It depends on the region of Spain, the destination in the UK and the services required locally — and you receive it as a fixed, final figure on the first call, covering collection, all formalities in Spain, the regulation coffin and the door-to-door journey. Road transport with our own fleet usually undercuts the air-freight route significantly.
How long does repatriation to the UK take?
The local paperwork abroad typically takes several days (it varies by country), and the journey itself is then precise: most European origins reach the UK within one to three days of departure. We confirm the arrival window with the receiving funeral director in advance.
Who registers the death in the UK?
A death abroad is registered in the country where it happened; the foreign death certificate is then valid for UK purposes, and in many cases the death can also be recorded with the UK authorities. We guide the family through exactly what applies to their situation.
Can you work with our chosen funeral director in the UK?
Yes — we deliver to any funeral home in the UK and coordinate the arrival with them directly, so the funeral can be planned with certainty from the moment the journey begins.