Repatriation of body to India
Homeland International specialises in the repatriation of deceased loved ones from the United Kingdom to India. With over 35 UK offices and 350+ trusted partners worldwide, our experienced team offers a compassionate, 24/7 service to support families and funeral directors during a difficult time. To get started:
Why Choose Homeland International for Repatriation to India?
- Specialists in UK-India repatriation: Decades of experience assisting families and professionals with the safe return of loved ones to all regions of India.
- Comprehensive support: We manage all paperwork, legal requirements, and logistics—including liaison with the Indian High Commission and airlines.
- Transparent pricing: Complete repatriation from the UK to India from £3,760, with a detailed cost breakdown and no hidden fees.
- FIAT IFTA accredited: A proud member of the World Organisation of Funeral Operatives.
How body repatriation to India works
1. Immediate assistance: Contact us 24/7 by phone (+44 3300 417 265) or email (support@homeland-international.co.uk). We provide urgent guidance and begin arrangements right away.
2. Documentation & legal compliance: Our team secures all required documents, including death and embalming certificates, “free from infection” certificates, and embassy/consulate permits.
3. Care and preparation: We provide respectful care for your loved one, including international-standard embalming and a coffin suitable for air transport.
4. Logistics and flights: We coordinate with airlines for the earliest available flights to India, keeping you updated at every stage.
5. Arrival in India: We arrange repatriation to major international airports across India. Collection on arrival can be managed by your appointed funeral director, or we can recommend trusted local partners.
We believe in transparent, upfront pricing. Our typical UK to India repatriation package includes:
Our Professional Fees
Local Removal (within M25) *
Care of the Deceased Person and International Embalming
Coffin Suitable for Repatriation
Coffin Preparation
Free from Infection Certificate
Transportation to the Airport
Flight to India **
Embassy Visit and Fees
*We are able to collect the deceased person from anywhere in the UK and will provide an additional cost for collection outside of London.
**Estimate based on 150KG, actual costing to be provided before repatriation.
Total Estimated Cost
£3,635.00
Documentation required for repatriation of remains to India
Documents for you to provide to Homeland International
- Passport of the deceased person
- Two Death Certificates (we will legalise one with an apostille)
- Homeland International Authorisation Form (this will be sent to you for completion)
- Letter from Next of Kin or Indian funeral director requesting the permit from the embassy and confirming collection at Indian airport (we can provide a template for this)
- Out of England Certificate
- Freedom from Infection Certificate
- Embalming Certificate
- Funeral Directors Declaration Certificate
- Air Waybill document from airline
- Embassy Permit
Destinations: Airports We Serve Across India
- Delhi (DEL)
- Mumbai (BOM)
- Chennai (MAA)
- Bengaluru (BLR)
- Hyderabad (HYD)
- Kolkata (CCU)
- Kochi (COK)
- If you need local funeral director support in India, we can recommend reliable partners.
Why Families and Funeral Directors Trust Us
- Decades of experience with UK-India repatriation
- Accredited, ethical, and fully insured
- Compassionate, multilingual team
- Daily updates throughout the process
- 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating
Request a Quotation or Start Arrangements
For an accurate, personalised quote or to begin the repatriation process, contact us by phone, Email or live chat.
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