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 Kazakhstan since 2013, supporting families with care and expertise throughout the process. Our experienced team manages every aspect of repatriation, including liaison with Kazakh consular authorities, airlines, hospitals, coroners, and insurance providers, to ensure a seamless and respectful return to major cities such as Almaty, Astana (Nur-Sultan), Shymkent, Karaganda, and beyond. We provide a range of hermetically sealed coffins that comply with international transport regulations and Kazakhstan’s specific requirements, while 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 rites 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.
Yes. Kazakhstan requires hermetically sealed zinc-lined coffins that comply with international standards. Harmony International provides a selection of approved coffins designed to meet these specific regulations.
Most cases can be completed within 7–10 working days, depending on documentation, consular processing, and flight availability. We keep families updated throughout and work to expedite arrangements wherever possible.
Yes. As Kazakhstan has a significant Muslim population, we work closely with families to ensure religious customs—such as washing, shrouding, and prayers—are respected before transportation. Where required, we can liaise with imams or cultural representatives. Also, Kazakhstan has both Orthodox Christian and Muslim funeral traditions; we cater to both
Absolutely. While flights typically arrive in Kazakhstan’s main airports, we coordinate with local partners to ensure onward transportation to towns and rural areas, so the deceased can return to their final resting place.
Harmony International directly manages all communication with the Kazakh Embassy in London, ensuring the required permits and consular clearances are obtained without families needing to deal with the bureaucracy.
Costs vary depending on flight routes, coffin selection, documentation, and onward travel within Kazakhstan. We provide clear, transparent estimates upfront so families have a full understanding of the financial requirements.
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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