Repatriation

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Wm. Dodgson & Son Funeral Services 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?

Wm. Dodgson & Son Funeral Services 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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Featured Reviews

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Excellent care from the day they collected my husband till the day I brought his Ashes home. Sinead was most helpful friendly and patient in every aspect of the whole procedure, arranging order of service and finding a Reverend to perform the proceedings, on the…

Pisces Britt

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A FANTASTIC SERVICE PROVIDED FROM START TO FINISH. EVERYBODY WAS WONDERFUL. THE PEOPLE WHO PICKED MUM UP ON HER PASSING , LEE AND GARY WERE LOVELY. STEPH THE ARRANGER WAS FABULOUS. THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR MARTIN WAS FANTASTIC. AND THE CELEBRANT CARL KEETING BLEW EVERYONE AWAY…

Nancy Brown

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Great service and price, couldn't fault anything.

Chris Rutt

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Highly recommended, Helen and her team provided a wonderful service not only for my mums funeral but also my dads in 2023, the experience and service provided made everything feel at such an ease and comfort throughout the process and very grateful for everything they…

Rodney Langley

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Could not fault Quinns at all, from when we met Michelle for the first time she was very pleasant and warm, she talked us through all aspects of the funeral etc, she helped us with choosing the music and order of service, any problems and…

Sandra Davies

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Sadly, we've had to use WM Dodgson 3 times in recent years for my father in law and my own mum and dad. I can't recommend them highly enough. Amazing care and service from start to finish. Hannah and Sinead are the most amazing ladies…

Andrew Ramsden

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I couldn't recommend Quinns more highly. They offered a very comprehensive and compassionate service and were very attentive. Both Michelle and Tina were excellent.

Stephanie Nunley

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I would like to thank Steph at Middleton branch of wm Dodgson and son for all her help with us , organised everything from beginning to end with great professionalism, the celebrant they used for my wife was Carl keeting he was amazing. Thank you…

Stewart Partridges

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From ringing them to the end they were professional. Jackie in the office is so helpful and patient. We even asked for stuff she had never done before but nothing was too much trouble. The coffin with pictures on was such a personal coffin and…

jeanette page

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Very professional and very aware of our Grief

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