Repatriation

Repatriation into the UK or returning to another country

At J & L Sturney 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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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?

J & L Sturney 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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Latest Reviews

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Maria was a joy to talk to. She was always professional and prepared to listen. She guided me through my Mother's funeral arrangements in such a lovely way. She made me feel valued. The funeral was perfect - I wouldn't have changed a thing. The…

Susan Lane

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A wonderful service. Helen could not do enough & guided me through. She made this very difficult time of losing my partner more bearable. The florist she arranged was wonderful & the tribute was just as i imagined. Charlie, who conducted the service made it…

Sue Armstrong

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Helen made dealing with the funeral arrangements of the passing of a loved one as easy as it could be. Thanks Helen

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Helen at L & J Sturney has been absolutely amazing. My Dad passed away earlier this year and I am very pleased that we chose L & J Sturney in Lyndhurst to arrange the funeral. Helen has been amazing every step of the way. She…

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Our eldest Sister had passed away. Helen showed great compassion and understanding. She was very sympathetic and very supportive. Helen provided a superb funeral, the staff who attended the burial under the guidance of Helen and Sally were equally compassionate, sympathetic and supportive. The celebrant…

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My father died unexpectedly and I really had no experience in funeral homes and what to expect. I need not have worried though as Helen talked my Mum and I through the whole thing, explaining everything very clearly. Helen is friendly, compassionate, kind and very…

Darcey Winter

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Stuart was born in Lyndhurst and loved the village dearly.I felt that by choosing yourselves he was in fact coming home. I so so appreciated the kindness,help and advice given to me by Helen. Her compassion made the incredibly daunting and overwhelming experience much easier…

Mandy Knight

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Exceptional attention from Helen from our first meeting , very friendly and effiecient, made us feel we were the only clients she had. Charlie who took the service was spot on and spoke as though he knew dad personally. Sally and her associates were very…

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J&L Sturney have handled two recent funerals from our care home and we cannot fault the experience. They have been compassionate, caring and shown great dignity, and it has been a comfort to the families to know that their loved ones were shown such respect…

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when i use to call Sturney, Helen would answer the phone and she was so pleasant and so helpful plus no problem was to small, and in the these difficult times it made the funeral so easy to arrange, so thank you for all your…

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