Ashes Repatriation

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Dignified, Worldwide Ashes Repatriation with Care and Support

When a loved one is cremated in the UK or overseas, many families wish for their ashes to be returned home — to rest in familiar surroundings or be scattered in a meaningful place. At North of England International Repatriation Services, we offer a trusted and respectful ashes repatriation service, handling all the documentation and logistics on your behalf.

Whether you need help transporting ashes from the UK to another country, or bringing ashes back into the UK from abroad, we are here to support you — with professional care, step-by-step guidance, and personal service every step of the way.

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Our Ashes Repatriation Services Include

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Collection of ashes from a UK or overseas crematorium
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Provision of a suitable container or urn for transport
Legal Documentation
Legal documentation – including cremation certificate and customs declarations
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Translation and legalisation (Apostille) if required
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Secure flight booking and customs clearance
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Delivery to a funeral director or family in the receiving country

We repatriate ashes to and from any destination worldwide, with frequent requests to countries including India, Pakistan, Poland, Nigeria, Jamaica, France, Italy, Romania, Australia, and the United States.

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Need a Cremation Arranged in the UK?

If your loved one has passed away in the UK and cremation has not yet taken place, we can also arrange the cremation service through one of our trusted partner funeral homes.

We will:

  • Collect the deceased from hospital, care home, or mortuary
  • Arrange all necessary documentation
  • Provide a dignified, unattended cremation service
  • Return the ashes to you for onward repatriation or local memorial

This combined cremation and ashes repatriation service is ideal for overseas families needing full support on the ground in the UK.

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Inbound and Outbound Ashes Repatriation

We offer two-way support:

From the UK to Overseas

Perfect for families wishing to return ashes to their home country for burial, scattering, or memorial.

From Overseas into the UK

If your loved one passed away abroad and has been cremated overseas, we can assist with importing ashes into the UK safely and legally.

What You’ll Need to Provide

To arrange ashes repatriation, we typically ask for

A copy of the death certificate

The cremation certificate

The deceased’s passport or ID (if available)

Contact details for the receiving family or funeral director

Any customs or consular requirements in the destination country

We will guide you through all of this, helping with translations, Apostilles and air freight permits where necessary.

Why Choose Us for Ashes Repatriation?

Trusted by families, embassies, and global insurers
Fixed, clear pricing with no hidden costs
Full UK-wide collection and delivery
24/7 support from an experienced, caring team
Respect for all faiths, customs, and wishes

We know that this is a deeply personal journey — and our role is to support you every step of the way.

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We are available 24 hours a day, ready to help you arrange the safe and dignified repatriation of your loved one’s ashes — wherever in the world they need to go.

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