Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At A H Rogers & Sons 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?

A H Rogers & Sons 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.

The service my family received from A H Rogers and Sons, Shirley Branch, was excellent, without exception, all staff were wonderful. The main contact for our family was Sarah, she was compassionate and professional, and guided us through the very difficult task of arranging the…

Kathy Annalls

From our first contact with AH Rodgers & Sons following the death of my mother, Helen and her team treated our family with the utmost respect, understanding and sympathy. I can honestly say that without the professional and sensitive help from Helen, we would have…

Nick Reith

Helen Craddock, Funeral Director from AH Rogers and her team were fantastic. Helen immediately recognised the level she could talk to us on, picked a brilliant celebrate/officiate who fitted us and the service we wanted. She was brilliant in the way that she guided us…

Zadia Green

I haven’t experienced the service itself but I felt compelled to write this review (bear with me!). For about three years now, my now five year old daughter and I pass this shop on our walk home. There is the same lady in there, and…

Jade Ford

I would just like to say a deeply sincere Thank You to Sarah and all her colleagues at A H Rogers & Sons Funeral Directors, Hedge End, who were involved in my dear Brothers funeral arrangements and service on 31st July 2025. The Celebrant Sonja…

Jan & Ken Flint

Lyn and I would like to thank Sarah and her team for their very caring and helpful guidance and support at a very sad and emotional time. Their attention to detail was outstanding.We highly recommend their services.…

Andy Preston

It’s taken me time to consider this review. Firstly I can only thank every one of the team for their care, consideration and compassion. My Dad, Brothers and I were put at ease with the way the team took care of mum. At a really…

Damian Lewis

AH Roger’s & Sons Shirley deserve more than just this review. From the moment myself & family walked into the first meet after devastating loss of our mum we was greeted with compassion, care and empathy. Sarah Kester is a lovely lady, she took time…

Nickole Whitehead

Can't recommend this company highly enough! After feeling like 'just another number' from Co-op, Sarah Kester and her team looked after us, and most importantly my late father, and gave him the perfect send off. Sarah worked under very tight timescales and was sympathetic toward…

Bavski Jt

Highly rate A H Rogers. We decided to use them for my dear mum who sadly passed at 62, after a family member recommended them. Plus they are local and based in our home town. Helen was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She is…

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