Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At M Rushton 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?

M Rushton 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.

My cousin recommended Rushtons, as they had arranged both of her parents’ funerals, and she spoke so highly of them. I am incredibly grateful for her recommendation. I cannot thank Lee, Sasha, and all the team enough for the care and respect they showed my…

MICHELLE WILLIAMS

Lee and Sasha at Rushton’s went above and beyond to make mum so comfortable and welcomed all the family when they came to see her. The funeral day went so beautifully with Lee and the other m movers of staff had green ties and a…

Maxine Mardon

A seamless funeral that let us concentrate on griefing for our brother rather than worrying about all the details. Lee and his team sorted all that out for us and sorted all our requests, just brilliant on the day.

Ian Martin

My wife was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer August 2025. We were given a 3 month prognosis. My wife fought the cancer for the next 6 months. Unfortunately my wife lost the fight, the tumour had grown and my wife passed away 21.04.26 I contacted Rushtons…

Iain Powell

We are very impressed with Matthew for always making himself available and being very kind and understanding in helping us through the process. Also appreciated Lee and Sasha for their help with any queries and for letting us visit whenever we asked. We were very…

Leanne Spencer

We have used Rushtons to arrange the funerals of both my parents and have been highly impressed by the level of kindness and care provided to us and to my Mum and Dad. My dad’s funeral was recently arranged to match all our expressions and…

mike hayden

I was very impressed with all your staff I came into contact with, they were so respectful kind and helpful in carrying out their duties and dignified at the cremation of my beloved wife Elaine, they made the passage easier to cope with at a…

Nicolas Carapanagiotu

All members of the team were knowledgeable and respectful given the nature of their role. It was a very personal service. I spoke at length with Matt who helped me through the process. I would use their service again and recommend them to others.

Myrtle56 Pickstone

From start to finish their help was faultless. Lee was kind considerate and helpful from beginning to end in organising my mothers funeral and Sasha was amazingly patient and helpful with the Order of Service.

Craig Morrison

In my initial meeting with Mr Matthew Bickerdike, he explained everything in detail and answered all my questions. Mr Bickerdike showed genuine compassion and kindness throughout. He later emailed us with all the funeral arrangements clearly outlined. The professionalism, respect, and care he showed were…

Susan George