Guidance

UK-based international funeral directors

Updated 29 June 2023

List of UK-based funeral directors for British nationals whose family member or friend has died abroad.

Disclaimer

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of service providers for information only, to assist British nationals who may need support overseas. This list is not exhaustive, and is subject to change at any time. None of the service providers are endorsed or recommended by the FCDO. You should research whether a service provider will be suitable. The FCDO does not accept any liability arising to any person for any loss or damage suffered through using these service providers or this information.

List of companies

Company UK telephone Repatriations arranged from Languages Specialist services Regulatory affiliations
Albin International Repatriation Ltd 0207 313 6920 Worldwide Access to translators Customs clearance and conveyance, exhumation service, DNA testing IATA, NAFD, FIAT-IFTA, BIE
Co-operative Funeralcare 0208 729 0029 Worldwide Access to translators Temperature-controlled bariatric equipment, pro bono service for children under 16 NAFD, BIE
Global Funeral Repatriation 03301 757 517/ +44(0)203 151 0296 (from abroad) Worldwide Access to translators Global repatriation, customs clearance and conveyance, crisis management BIE, SAIF, FIAT-IFTA
Homeland International 03300 417 265 Worldwide Access to translators Exhumations and crisis management NAFD, FIAT-IFTA
Mears Repatriation 020 3455 0305 Worldwide Access to translators Unique online Progress Checker, exhumations, crisis and disaster management NAFD
Rowland Brothers International 020 8684 2324 (UK Freephone 0800 917 3585) Worldwide Access to translators Global repatriation, exhumation and funeral services, multi-faith, multi-cultural NAFD, FIAT-IFTA, BIE, SAIF
Slaters International 0208 560 4984 Worldwide Access to translators Fully equipped refrigerated mortuaries, long term storage of the deceased if necessary prior to repatriation and a cremation service followed by repatriation of ashes worldwide. NFFD & CMA

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