INTERNATIONAL REPATRIATION SERVICES
INTERNATIONAL REPATRIATION SERVICES
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Harmony International has been providing dignified and professional funeral repatriation services, trusted by Italian families in the UK since 2013, offering compassionate support and expert guidance throughout the Italian consulate repatriation process. Our experienced team manages every aspect of repatriation, including liaison with Italian consular authorities, airlines, hospitals, coroners, and insurance providers, to ensure a smooth and respectful return to major cities such as Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Florence, and beyond. We provide a range of hermetically sealed coffins that comply with international transport regulations and Italy’s specific entry requirements, while carefully handling all logistical, legal, and customs formalities with sensitivity. Each repatriation is conducted 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.
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.
The Italian consulate usually requires the death certificate, embalming certificate, passport of the deceased, flight details, and a consular mortuary certificate. Harmony International manages all paperwork directly with the authorities on your behalf.
Yes. Italy mandates that remains be embalmed and placed in a hermetically sealed zinc-lined coffin. Harmony International ensures that all coffins comply with Italian and international repatriation standards.
Absolutely. We respect and accommodate Catholic, Orthodox, and other faith-based practices before transportation, ensuring all cultural and religious rites are observed.
In most cases, no. Our team liaises directly with the Italian Embassy in London and submits all necessary documentation on the family’s behalf, minimising stress during an already difficult time.
Upon arrival, the coffin is received by local funeral representatives or family-appointed undertakers. Harmony International coordinates with them in advance to ensure customs clearance and onward transportation are smooth.
Yes. We also arrange the safe and compliant transport of cremated remains (ashes) to Italy, following both UK and Italian aviation and customs guidelines.
The cost varies depending on location, airline rates, and additional services such as translation of documents or local transfers in Italy. Harmony International provides a transparent quotation before proceeding.
Yes, Italian authorities require certain documents (such as the death certificate) to be officially translated into Italian. Our team handles these translations as part of the repatriation process.
Every repatriation is handled with the utmost respect, following both British and Italian funeral regulations. Our staff provide emotional support and professional guidance at every stage, ensuring your loved one’s final journey is carried out with honour.
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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