Ashbrook Funeral Services Provides Experienced and Professional Repatriation Services
Repatriation
Repatriation is the process of returning the deceased to their country of citizenship. Ashbrook Funeral Services has a wealth of experience organising for repatriation both back to Ireland and out of Ireland. We will handle all the necessary documentation and paperwork, make contact with the relevant embassies and make all the necessary arrangements to safely and properly take your loved one back home.
Repatriation Back to Ireland
It is always difficult when a loved one passes away. That situation can be made all the more difficult if they pass away abroad. Many people may find that they cannot really begin to grieve until their loved one comes back home to be buried or cremated.
Ashbrook Funeral Services will organise for the repatriation of the deceased back to Ireland. We have years of experience in repatriations and have many connections with funeral directors abroad.
-
We will work directly with the undertaker or funeral director appointed in the foreign country.
-
Make arrangements to have the deceased brought back home as quickly as possible.
-
Handle all paperwork to allow for the smooth transportation of the body.
-
Inform and update the family of all transport and flight arrangements.
-
Make funeral arrangements with the family so that the funeral can take place as soon as the deceased arrives home.
Repatriation Out of Ireland
If your loved one has passed away in Ireland and wishes to be buried or cremated back at home then Ashbrook Funeral Services can help organise it. We appreciate that repatriation can be an upsetting and confusing process but we will do everything in our power to make it a simple as possible for you and your family.
Ashbrook Funeral Services will organise for the repatriation of the deceased out of Ireland and back to their home country. We have years of experience in repatriations and have many connections with funeral directors around the world.
-
We will obtain all the necessary paperwork such as the death certificate and out of state papers.
-
Collect the deceased from the place of death and prepare the body for transport and the funeral service.
-
We can facilitate a viewing for friends and family in our funeral home before the deceased is repatriated.
-
Arrange for transportation and flights to the destination country and inform the family of all details.
-
Liaise with and make arrangements with the chosen funeral director in the destination country.
Frequently Asked Questions About Repatriation
-
What is repatriation?
Our repatriation service is the process of returning a person back to their home country so that they can be buried there. We offer repatriation back to Ireland and repatriation out of Ireland.
-
What repatriation services does your funeral home offer?
Ashbrook Funeral Services has years of experience organising repatriation back to Ireland and repatriation out of Ireland. Our funeral directors will work with you and your family to make the appropriate arrangements for repatriation of your loved one. We will handle all of the paperwork involved, as well as communicating with the necessary third-parties such as the airport and home country.
-
How much does repatriation cost?
The cost of our repatriation services depend on many factors such as if we are bringing your loved one back into Ireland or helping you send your loved one back to their home country. To learn more about the cost of our repatriation services, please give us a call.
-
How long does repatriation take?
Depending on the cause of death, repatriation of your deceased loved one usually takes between five to seven days. If you would like to know more, please contact us today.