Repatriation

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At Frank Dooley & Son Funeral Directors we understand the difficulties families face when repatriating their loved ones back to their homeland. We are here to help and guide during the repatriation process, to care for your loved one and help manage the legal documentation and transport arrangements. We will be competitive on price and can assure you there will be no compromise on the quality of our care and service.

We have a qualified team with vast experience in international repatriation from any part of the UK to all parts of the world. They are experienced in supporting different customs and ethnic traditions. Our modern and welcoming funeral homes have the appropriate facilities to accommodate the needs and procedures that may be requested, including embalming and washing facilities which are available for all religions.

If you need to speak to a member of our team, we are contactable by the phone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Repatriation Services FAQs

Our service includes:

  • Full international repatriation to and from any country in the world
  • Personal service from one of our experienced funeral arrangers with contact via telephone, email and video calls as required
  • Advice on all documentation and coffin requirements for UK authorities, all embassies and consulates and all major airlines
  • A documentation delivery service to embassies and consulates in the UK
  • Advice on the specific requirements for the required destination
  • Translation services for official documents and alleviation of language problems associated with probate 
  • Freight booking services and airway bill
  • Repatriation conveyance throughout the UK, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • A wide range of coffins and caskets suitable for international repatriation and conforming to international shipping regulations
  • A range of ashes urns suitable for international transit
  • Embalming services and official certification appropriate for all destinations
  • Respectful and dignified care of your loved one at all times while within our care

For further help and advice regarding our repatriation services visit:

Repatriation from the UK  or Repatriation to the UK

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Coffin Range

We offer a wide range of coffins, from picture coffins, wooden, wicker, wool and cardboard coffins to caskets.

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Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

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Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Need advice?

Frank Dooley & Son Funeral Directors can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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All the staff were wonderful and the care and attention provided by Carl was amazing. We felt really looked after through every step of the process.…

Frances Critchley

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Katie and Carl were perfect in every way. They helped our family more than words could ever describe. They dealt with us beautifully at the most difficult time of our lives. We can’t thank them enough for their care of us and our beautiful mum.

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Claire Matthews

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Absolutely excellent service under very sad circumstances, as always. My family have used Frank Dooleys for decades and they are truly kind, honest, supporting and caring in all aspects of the funeral arrangements. Would recommend to anybody. They won’t let you down, their attention to…

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We couldnt be more grateful for the services provided by Dooley's Haydock, and in particular Debs, Carl and Katie who were all exceptional. At every step, from collecting dad at home, through planning the funeral, the event itself, and the collection of Dad's ashes afterwards,…

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Dooley and sons were caring and professional from start to finish. They answered all queries we had promptly and ensured the day itself ran very smoothly. The family would like to thank Kathryn for all her help going above and beyond organising mums funeral. Keiron…

Sonia Crooks

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We have used Frank Dooley, Haydock for several family funerals. We and our deceased loved ones have always been treated with the utmost respect and dignity and we have no hesitation in recommending Frank Dooley. Thank you to Carl who helped us through the difficult…

Jean McCooey

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Catherine from initial contact to the final invoice went above and beyond. Keiron, the funeral director was excellent in his manner and how he dealt with us as a family . The three gentleman who accompanied him , one driving the extra car we hired…

Hugh David Harrison

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Kathryn was brilliant and really a credit to the team. They helped every step of the way and actually cared about us. A lovely person

Graeme Brown

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The whole team at the Nutgrove branch were brilliant however I must single out Deborah Aspinall. From the very first phone call, visits to the funeral parlour and many telephone calls and through the actual funeral itself, Deborah was the most helpful, professional, knowledgeable, kind…

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