Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At WH Putnam 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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We offer a wide range of coffins, from picture coffins, wooden, wicker, wool and cardboard coffins to caskets.

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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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WH Putnam 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.

Thank you to Paula and Georgie (Burnt Oak branch) for all your help and professionalism in the organising of my mum's funeral. (Hazel Griffith). Even though it was a sad occasion, you made the process very straight forward and kept me updated all of the…

Caroline Caz

We are extremely grateful to Sophie and Putnam staff for their kindness, professionalism and support. Their expertise and knowledge helped make coordinating services and the repatriation of my brother a little easier.

Shannon Griffin

The Team of Lee, Cassie & Sophie were amazing. Through a very sad and stressful period they were all helpful, kind and accommodating. Their knowledge and advice helped my whole family. I would recommend this firm if your unfortunate to need their services.…

Steve Heslin

This was the first time using WH Putnam (Streatfield Road) and we would like to thank not only Sophie, Cassie and Lee but the whole WH Putnam team who took care of my mum from her collection through to the day of the funeral. The…

Marion Guglielmi

The lovely staff at Putnam - Cassie, Lee and Sophie - did a wonderful job looking after us, while organising our parents' funerals in July 2024 and February 2026. They patiently explained everything to us and never rushed us to get the final arrangements confirmed.…

Michelle

A huge thank you to WH Putnam Funeral Directors! They guided us so sensitively & competently through the very sad & difficult period of losing both our Mum & Dad. I am very grateful to them & would highly recommend. Thank you from the bottom…

Anne - Marie Twomey Russell

Thanks to cassie, sophie for going through the process of organising my mums funeral ( agnes copplestone ) and to lee on thr day the serrvice was held , especially having mums relations coming down from her home town from ellon nr aberdeen , its…

Andrew Copplestone

I want to thank paula lee and the whole team for helping me lay my father to rest without tou guys i dont know what i wpuld of done , i want to thankyou for bringing my dad all the way from croydon to be…

diamond sapphire mendez

Excellent. Very professional and made the whole sad experience very easy.

Philip Burdock

Lee and his team at Putmans provided a first class Funeral for my Dad . From beginning to end it was so professional, and we felt very comforted that Dad was being looked after with such respect and care. Thank you 🙏…

Helen Smyth

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