INTERNATIONAL REPATRIATION SERVICES
INTERNATIONAL REPATRIATION SERVICES
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Harmony International has been providing dignified and professional funeral repatriation services, trusted by Brazilian families in the UK since 2013, supporting families with care and expertise throughout the Brazilian consulate repatriation process. Our experienced team manages every aspect of Brazil funeral repatriation, including liaison with Brazilian consular authorities, airlines, hospitals, coroners, and insurance providers, to ensure a smooth and respectful return to major cities such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Salvador, Fortaleza, and beyond. We provide a range of hermetically sealed coffins that comply with international transport regulations and Brazil’s specific entry requirements, while carefully handling all logistical, legal, and customs formalities with sensitivity. Each repatriation is carried out with dignity, precision, and respect, ensuring families’ wishes, cultural traditions, and religious practices 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: Brasília
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 deceased’s passport, a death certificate, embalming certificate, out-of-UK transit permit, and consular authorisation from the Brazilian Embassy. Harmony International assists families with preparing and submitting all these documents correctly.
Yes, our team liaises directly with the Brazilian consulate to ensure all legal and administrative requirements are met, including document authentication and translation if necessary.
Brazil requires the use of hermetically sealed coffins that meet international transport and sanitary standards. Harmony International provides coffins that fully comply with these regulations.
Yes, small personal items such as photographs or religious tokens can usually be placed inside the coffin, provided they meet airline and customs regulations. Our team will advise families on what is permissible.
Harmony International arranges all flight bookings and coordinates with airlines that operate to major Brazilian cities such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília, ensuring timely and respectful transportation.
Yes, embalming is mandatory for international repatriation to Brazil. The process ensures the deceased’s preservation and meets both UK and Brazilian health regulations.
In many cases, yes. Certain official documents must be translated into Portuguese for submission to the Brazilian authorities. Harmony International arranges certified translations when needed.
Absolutely. We handle repatriation from any part of the UK, coordinating with local authorities and the Brazilian consulate to ensure a smooth, unified process.
Our team provides regular updates throughout every stage — from document approval to final flight confirmation — offering families reassurance and transparency during this difficult time.
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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