Repatriation of Body to Ireland
Homeland International supports the repatriation of remains to Ireland. With decades of experience and a 24/7 team, we support families, funeral directors, and professionals through every step of the repatriation process—ensuring your loved one is returned home with care and dignity. Repatriation to Ireland is usually about £3500 however contact us for an accurate quotation today.
Why Choose Homeland International for UK to Ireland Repatriation?
- Specialists in UK–Ireland repatriation: Extensive experience handling cases to all regions of Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, and everywhere in-between.
- 24/7 support: Our compassionate team is available day and night to guide you through every stage, from the first call to safe arrival in Ireland.
- Complete service: We manage all paperwork, legal requirements, and logistics—including liaison with Irish authorities, embassies, and airlines.
- Transparent pricing: Clear, upfront costs for repatriation to Ireland, with no hidden fees.
- FIAT IFTA accredited: We are proudly a member of the World Organisation of Funeral Operatives as well as other global funeral associations.
- Global network: Over 35 UK offices and 350+ trusted partners worldwide, ensuring seamless service and local expertise.
How body repatriation to Ireland works:
1. Immediate response: 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 the UK death certificate, embalming certificate, “free from infection” certificate, and airline permissions. 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 Ireland, keeping you updated at every stage. 5. Arrival in Ireland: We arrange repatriation to all major airports, including Dublin, Cork, Shannon, and Knock. Onward transfer can be managed by your chosen funeral director, or we can recommend reliable local partners.
Repatriation Costs from UK to Ireland
We believe in transparent, upfront pricing. Our typical UK to Ireland 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 Ireland **
*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: Please contact us for a personalised quote, as final costs depend on location, airline fees, and specific requirements.
£3,385.00
Documents Required for Repatriation of Remains to Ireland
- Passport of the deceased person
- Two Death Certificates
- Homeland International Authorisation Form (this will be sent to you for completion)
- Out of England Certificate
- Freedom from Infection Certificate
- Embalming Certificate
- Funeral Directors Declaration Certificate
- Air Waybill document from airline
Destinations: Airports We Serve Across Ireland
- Dublin (DUB)
- Cork (ORK)
- Shannon (SNN)
- If you need local funeral director support in Ireland, we can recommend trusted partners in every region.
Ashes Repatriation to Ireland
In addition to full body repatriation, we offer a dedicated ashes repatriation service to Ireland. Our team will guide you through legal requirements, documentation, and safe international transport of ashes.
Why Families and Funeral Directors Trust Us
- Decades of experience with UK–Ireland repatriation
- Accredited, ethical, and fully insured
- Compassionate, multilingual team
- Daily updates throughout the process
- 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating
Request Quotation
Please provide us with some information such as where the repatriation is to and from so we can provide a quotation to you. You can contact us using one of the methods below:
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