Repatriation

When a Loved One Dies Abroad

At Smith Yeatman we recognize how difficult it is when a loved one dies whilst abroad. That is why we undertake to eliminate all the practical problems associated with bringing home a loved one, so that you can focus on your own feelings at this time.

Our experience over many years enables us to deal with Embassies, Consulates, Insurance Companies and all ‘official’ offices on your behalf, whilst utilizing our network of agents worldwide to handle matters locally.

Our services include the following:

• Appointment of your own Personal Funeral Adviser to keep you informed at all stages of the process
• Booking the flight at special prices including carrying all the deceased luggage and personal effects.
• Embalming according to the customs of the local country
• The necessary documentation to allow repatriation back to the UK
• Specialised Lined Coffin for safe transport back to the UK
• Handling all the paperwork inthe UK to ensure a smooth passage through the borders
• Transportation of the body to the Funeral Directors (Smith Yeatman can organise the funeral anywhere in the UK)
• Translation of all the documents

Our service takes over the complete process from collecting the body in the overseas country to completing the funeral in the UK - keeping all the relations and friends informed of progress throughout the process.