Body Repatriation Costs

Worldwide body repatriation service by air. To get started:

The cost of a body repatriation to or from the UK typically ranges from £3,000 to £6,000, though costs may be higher for more distant locations. Some parts of the world are considerably more expensive – for example, repatriations to or from China usually range between £12,000 and £20,000.

You can find an estimate for repatriations from the UK through our Cost Calculator.

In most cases, costs will fall within the £3,000–£6,000 range. For an accurate quotation tailored to your circumstances, please contact us at any time.

The cost of body repatriation services differ from case to case as there are a number of factors which can affect the total, such as: the embassy requirements, the process required to that particular country and the length and quantity of flights required.

The cost for an ashes repatriation is usually lower and can be around £1,000 to £3,000 depending on the level of the service.

These costs are a guide, some countries are more expensive than others, it is also worth understanding that often ‘short haul’ repatriations will usually cost less than ‘long haul’ repatriations do, primarily due to flight cost.

We would recommend you contact us to find out the exact quotation for your requirements as each situation is very different, then our team can provide a no obligation quotation for you. You can contact us on the form below, via the contact details at the top of this page or on our contact page.

You can see some estimates for repatriations to and from various countries on other pages such as:

    
 
 
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    Ruby  
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am profoundly grateful to Homeland International, in particular, to Richard Benn, for their exceptional care in repatriating our Father's ashes from London to Manila. Navigating the complex legal demands of both the UK authorities and the Philippine Embassy seemed overwhelming, but their team handled everything seamlessly. They managed the entire process door-to-door, secured the Consular Mortuary Certificate, cleared customs in Manila, and gave our family complete peace of mind. My regular communication with Richard was compassionate and clear during an incredibly difficult time. I highly recommend their professional services to any family needing international repatriation. Thank you.
  
 
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    Cavan  
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Claire has been truly amazing. She has guided and helped us through the worst possible time and I can’t imagine getting through this without her . She has been our rock and I would like to thank her for her kindness support and guidance. We could not have been in better hands. Thank you Cavan and Selvi
  
 
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    Tamsin  
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Homeland international was used for the repatriation of my mother in law from Greece and we found them very helpful and informative,in a difficult and upsetting situation ,their communication was really good and we thank them for looking after my mother in law on her journey home
  
 
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    Cheryl  
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Homeland International helped us bring our dad Donny Strathie home to Scotland as unfortunately he passed during his visit to Boston for the FIFA Workd Cup 2026
He was going over to support Scotland. Richard Benn from Homeland International was absolutely amazing and made the process so easy for us. Dad had great insurance so he was fully covered for all eventualities
Richard Benn managed to get dad home in ten days which we cannot thank him enough for. He took the stress out of an already unbelievably shocking event. Thanks again Cheryl and Denise Strathie externally grateful ❤️🥰
  
 
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    Sallyrik  
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband died suddenly in Vienna and I handed everything over to Homeland International. The service could not have been better. Kind and efficient from beginning to end.  Highy recommend
  
 
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    Lee  
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having had to use Homeland, which we never thought we would need to, we found the whole experience to be professional and stress-free. Richard B organised everything and kept us fully updated every step of the way. It was very much appreciated.
  
 
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    Pavels  
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We cannot thank the team enough for their compassionate and professional support during such a difficult time. The entire repatriation process was handled with dignity, care, and excellent communication from start to finish. Everything was organised efficiently, giving our family peace of mind throughout. We truly appreciated the kindness and respect shown to us and would highly recommend their services!
Thank you Amy and the team.
  
 
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    Francis  
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Homeland International offers excellent services on assisting us for the whole repatriation process of my beloved mother back to home country Malaysia in April - May 2026.  Thank you!
  
 
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    Jason  
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Many thanks to Richard and the team at Homeland International for their professionalism, compassion, and support during an incredibly difficult time following the sudden passing of my mother-in-law.

We truly appreciated the prompt response, clear communication, and the care provided throughout the entire repatriation process. Their guidance and efficiency helped ease a very stressful situation for our family.

Highly recommended for anyone requiring compassionate and professional repatriation services.
  
 
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    Okafor  
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was thrilled when I saw how my husband’s remains was packaged. The family were very happy with the service and praised me. I am really impressed as I never expected the treatment I received. Thank you so much

Regarding body repatriation, we will always provide you with a clear estimate early on. Our charges include the following:

Our professional fees

Our professional fees include access to our repatriation experts and their support during the repatriation process. The time taken to manage the repatriation, liaising with government offices and obtaining paperwork as well as keeping everyone updated on the status. This may also be referred to as a ‘Case fee’ or ‘Admin fee’.

Care of the deceased person

The costs associated with the care of the deceased person include mortuary facilities and the preparation and dressing of your loved one ready for repatriation.

Coffin suitable for international repatriation

This is for the coffin which we will order for the repatriation. The coffin will be zinc lined or will use a zinc cad sealing which meets all repatriation requirements.

Free from Infection Certificate

This is the costs associated with the application and collection of the Freedom from Infection Certificate from the doctors, hospital or GP surgery.

Local removal

A local removal includes the costs associated with the collection of your loved one from the place of death or where they are currently resting, and the careful transportation into our care. This takes into consideration the distance of the journey and whether there is paperwork or belongings to collect from other locations on the way.

International embalming

Embalming is a requirement for repatriation by air and often for repatriation by other means of transport too. We will complete an international embalming which will ensure the embassy, consular and airline repatriation requirements are met.

Coffin preparation

An inspection of the coffin is carried out by a member of our team before repatriation, this includes having the coffin wrapped with protective materials to ensure the repatriation goes ahead safely.

Transportation to the airport

This includes the costs related to the transport of the coffin to the departure airport for the flight.

Flight

This is the cost of the flight for the coffin to be transported to the destination airport. This is based on the total overall weight, we will provide a quotation based on a total weight of 150KG which is usually never exceeded.

Some airlines, such as Pakistan International Airlines, provide free flights for their nationals back to their home country (such as Pakistan). This is only possible to Pakistan and a few other routes around the world, for more information please contact a member of the team for advice.

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