INTERNATIONAL REPATRIATION SERVICES
INTERNATIONAL REPATRIATION SERVICES
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Harmony International has been providing dignified and professional funeral repatriation services from the UK to New Zealand since 2013, offering families compassionate guidance and expertise throughout every stage of this delicate process. Our dedicated team oversees all aspects of human remains transportation, including liaison with the New Zealand consulate regarding repatriation procedures, airlines, hospitals, coroners, and insurance providers, ensuring a smooth and respectful return to cities such as Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, and beyond. We also provide hermetically sealed coffins that meet international repatriation standards and New Zealand’s specific entry requirements, while carefully managing all legal paperwork, customs clearances, and logistical arrangements. Each repatriation is conducted with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity, ensuring that families’ wishes, faith traditions, and funeral rites are fully respected.
Collection of the deceased
Full Embalming
Supply of a Repatriation Coffin
Completion of necessary legal documents
Arranging flight back to UK
Conveyance of Coffin to airport of departure
Airfreight back to UK
Customs and Clearance at UK Port
Collection of Coffin from UK Airport
Conveyance of Coffin to Funeral Director of your choice in UK
We offer a carefully chosen range of coffins to honour your loved one’s journey with dignity and respect.
View All CoffinsTo summarise, the overall costs for repatriation are calculated by adding our repatriation service to the flight costs and other associated third-party charges. See below summary of costs. Please get in touch for a more accurate cost.
Based on a flight from London to:Wellington
Our standard price to begin –
£1,750 + flight cost, includes all necessary documents provisions, coffin, transport
Bespoke package – where you can choose coffin, have a UK service before repatriation out of UK,
POA – Price on application
Upgraded Coffins
Have questions about the repatriation process? We’ve answered some of the most common concerns to help guide you every step of the way.
You’ll need the UK death certificate, embalming and “Freedom from Infection” certificates, plus authorisation from the New Zealand Consulate. We provide step-by-step guidance for each document.
Yes. Remains must be transported in a hermetically sealed coffin that meets both international standards and New Zealand’s biosecurity rules. Harmony International supplies these as part of our service.
Certainly. Families may hold a service or viewing prior to repatriation. We work with local funeral directors to ensure arrangements run smoothly.
Yes. We maintain direct contact with the New Zealand Consulate to obtain permits and ensure every repatriation meets official requirements.
Absolutely. While Auckland is a key entry point, we organise onward transport to Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin, and other regions across New Zealand.
Prices vary depending on flight routes, the final destination, and coffin specifications. We offer clear, itemised quotations so families understand the full cost.
Many policies include repatriation benefits. We can work with insurers to arrange payment directly or guide you through the claims process.
We will discuss your particular case, as different countries will have different regulations and processes. As a general guide we recommend:
When a loved one dies outside of their country of residence, it can be a confusing and complicated situation, however rest assured we will be by your side throughout and liaise with all relevant parties to gather all the relevant documentation required to arrange flights back to the UK.
Once back in the UK we will arrange the transfer of your loved one from the airport to our care, and from there we can begin making funeral arrangement plans.
Services Before Send OffWe understand that when arranging a repatriation, you require things to move fairly rapidly. Get in touch by telephone but emails are monitored frequently and are replied to as soon as possible.
Alternatively to obtain a full quotation for a plan to a specific Country just click the button below.
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Our friendly and experienced staff will work with you to ensure every detail is just right. We understand it can be difficult to think about your final send off, so you can rest assured we provide a compassionate service.
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