INTERNATIONAL REPATRIATION SERVICES
INTERNATIONAL REPATRIATION SERVICES
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Harmony International has been providing dignified and professional international funeral transport from the UK to the UAE since 2013, supporting families with care and expertise throughout the process. Our experienced team manages every aspect of body repatriation service, including liaison with UAE consular authorities, airlines, hospitals, coroners, and insurance providers, to ensure a seamless and respectful return to cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and beyond. We provide a range of hermetically sealed coffins that comply with international transport regulations and UAE requirements, while handling all logistical and legal formalities with sensitivity. Each repatriation is carried out with dignity, precision, and respect, ensuring families’ wishes and cultural traditions are fully honoured.
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: Abu Dhabi
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.
Repatriation generally takes 5 to 8 working days, depending on document readiness, consular approvals, and flight arrangements. We aim to complete the process as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
We arrange repatriations to major UAE cities, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, and Fujairah, as well as other locations across the Emirates.
Yes. We handle all interactions with the UAE Embassy in the UK, ensuring consular documentation and approvals are obtained correctly and promptly.
Yes. Embalming is mandatory for international repatriation to the UAE. Our team ensures the process is carried out according to UK and UAE health and airline regulations.
A hermetically sealed coffin is required for international air transport to the UAE. Harmony International provides a selection of coffins that meet airline, international, and UAE-specific requirements.
Absolutely. We arrange all flights and coordinate with airline cargo services, customs, and ground handlers to ensure a seamless and respectful transfer.
Yes. A dedicated case manager will guide your family through every step, offering clear communication, regular updates, and compassionate support from start to finish.
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.
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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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