Repatriation advice for families

We have decades of experience supporting families through all decisions and stages of repatriating a loved one.

Repatriation advice - answering your questions

When we meet families, we take time to answer all the questions they have and we also recognise that some people find it easier to read information on their own. This section supplements the discussions we have with all our clients and answers some of the most common questions.

Photo of a coffin draped in an American flag, sitting in the back of a William Purves hearse, awaiting repatriation home with a family member on the same flight as their coffin

Can I travel on the same flight as the coffin?

When we meet with families to arrange the repatriation of a loved one home from the UK, we’re often asked if it is possible to
Read more
Photo of a repatriation specialist working out the cost for repatriation of a body

How much does repatriation of a body cost?

No one imagines having to arrange for the repatriation of a body, let alone the cost of doing so. Bringing home a loved one who
Read more
Photo of the Purves Repatriation team discussing how they can help when someone dies abroad

What do I need to do when someone dies abroad?

When someone dies abroad it can make things even more complex. Being responsible for the care of a loved one who’s died abroad can be
Read more
Photo of a funeral director standing beside a modern Mercedes hearse thinking about advising a family who asked how soon can we have the funeral

After repatriation, how soon can we have the funeral?

How soon can we have the funeral? When we repatriate someone who’s died in the UK to their home destination, their family are understandably keen
Read more
Photo of a funeral director carefully placing an urn on a shelf, preparing for the repatriation of ashes back home to loved ones

How do I arrange the safe repatriation of ashes abroad?

If you wish to arrange the safe repatriation of ashes either to, or from the UK, here’s our guide to help make that final journey.
Read more

I am incredibly grateful to the team at Purves for bringing my father safely home. They showed real empathy and kindness during a very difficult time. We really valued their constant reassurance and taking care of all the details on my behalf.