INTERNATIONAL REPATRIATION SERVICES
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Harmony International has been providing dignified and professional funeral repatriation services from the UK to Portugal since 2013, offering families compassionate guidance and expertise throughout every stage of this delicate process. Our dedicated team oversees all aspects of human remains transportation, including coordination with the Portuguese consulate repatriation process, airlines, hospitals, coroners, and insurance providers, ensuring a smooth and respectful return to cities such as Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Coimbra, and beyond. We also provide hermetically sealed coffins that meet international repatriation standards and Portugal’s specific entry requirements, while carefully managing all legal paperwork, customs clearances, and logistical arrangements. Each repatriation is conducted with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity, ensuring that families’ wishes, faith traditions, and funeral rites are fully respected.
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.
Key documents include the death certificate, a ‘Freedom from Infection’ certificate, an embalming certificate, and the Portuguese Consulate’s approval. Our team assists families in preparing and submitting all paperwork.
Yes. Portugal requires remains to be transported in a hermetically sealed coffin that complies with international and Portuguese repatriation standards. Harmony International provides these coffins as part of our service.
Yes. Families may choose to hold a viewing or service in the UK before the repatriation process. Our team can coordinate with funeral directors to accommodate these wishes.
Absolutely. We liaise directly with the Portuguese Consulate in the UK to obtain necessary permits and approvals, ensuring that all formalities are correctly completed.
Yes. While Lisbon is a major entry point, we arrange transportation to other cities such as Porto, Faro, Coimbra, and beyond, ensuring your loved one reaches their final destination.
Costs vary depending on flight availability, location within Portugal, and specific family requests. We provide transparent quotations tailored to each case so families can plan with clarity.
In many cases, travel or life insurance policies cover repatriation. We can assist families with liaising directly with insurance providers to ensure claims are processed smoothly.
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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