Repatriation

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At A Yeatman & Sons 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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Our pricing

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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Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Need advice?

A Yeatman & Sons 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.

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PATRICIA MORGAN POOLE INDEPENDENT REVIEW 24th APRIL 2025 For the help and kindness given at the time needed most At the time when my wife Patricia (Sue) passed away from cancer I was aware that the only funeral directors to be used was Yeatmans Albert…

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I went to the A Yeatmans & Son funeral directors ( the West Norwood branch), the Staff were so friendly and caring. I found them so professional, they helped me with a headstone for my mum . They were patient as I was in a…

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Emma was excellent in the way she dealt with us and handled the arrangements, treating us as people not just as clients. She found a very suitable celebrant for us,and we were very pleased with the service he gave. Emma also helped us with the…

Christopher Mckenna

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Thank you yeatmans in West Norwood for helping with such a difficult time. You gave me support and showed empathy. Thank you for taking care of my dad and doing such a good funeral service. Thank you Bobby and Michelle. Your service was amazing.…

Concheater Thomas

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Have been delighted with all aspects of the service provided by Yeatman & Sons with the exception of my several requests regarding the location of my late mother's funeral plot. An email with site details would be the next step in our grieving process.…

Hilda Jackson

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Excellent service turned up on time. The cremation was very sad for myself and family bùt timings were good a very professional service.…

Carol Raper

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Emma and the team at Yeatmans did a fantastic job with my dad's funeral. They helped navigate me through a process I have never experienced before and there was absolutely no pressure at any stage and it all went at my own pace. This was…

Lindsey Dodd

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The actual team on the funeral day were brilliant! It would be useful as a customer, once the method of burial has been decided to receive a checklist of the items that can be provided, highlighting which are included and which incur an additional cost.…

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