INTERNATIONAL REPATRIATION SERVICES
INTERNATIONAL REPATRIATION SERVICES
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Harmony International has been providing dignified and professional funeral repatriation services, trusted by Congolese families in the UK since 2013, supporting families with care and expertise throughout the DR Congo consulate repatriation process. Our experienced team manages every aspect of Congolese funeral transport, including liaison with DR Congo consular authorities, airlines, hospitals, coroners, and insurance providers, to ensure a smooth and respectful return to major cities such as Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Kisangani, Mbuji-Mayi, and beyond. We provide a range of hermetically sealed coffins that comply with international transport regulations and DR Congo’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: Kinshasa
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.
Yes. The deceased must be transported in a hermetically sealed coffin that meets international aviation standards. Embalming is generally required for long-distance travel, and our team ensures compliance with both UK and DR Congo health and transport regulations.
Human remains entering DR Congo must go through customs clearance at the airport of arrival, typically N’Dolo International Airport in Kinshasa. Harmony International prepares all documentation in advance and coordinates with customs officials to ensure a smooth and timely process.
DR Congo has a diverse population, predominantly Christian, with Catholic and Protestant communities. We work closely with families to ensure funeral rites, blessings, and religious ceremonies are respected according to each family’s traditions.
Yes. In addition to safe transportation, we liaise with trusted local funeral directors in DR Congo to assist families with burial or memorial services, ensuring that all procedures align with local customs and faith traditions.
The process typically takes 7–12 working days, depending on consular approvals, coroner’s reports, and flight arrangements. Families are kept informed throughout each stage to provide reassurance and clarity.
We facilitate repatriation to major cities such as Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Kisangani, Mbuji-Mayi, as well as surrounding towns and regions across the country.
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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