Repatriation to Ireland (Éire)

Udens Worldwide specialises in global repatriations, including to Ireland. We offer daily flights with Aer Lingus to Belfast, Dublin, Knock, Cork, and Shannon. Our comprehensive service includes managing all necessary paperwork, collecting your loved one, providing a suitable coffin, liaising with the airline to coordinate the flight, and arranging transportation to the airport. Additionally, if required, we can organise a funeral service in the UK.

Our services are held to the highest standard, and arrangements can be made either at your home or at any of our London branches. While repatriations can seem overwhelming, we strive to make the process as straightforward as possible for you during this difficult time. At our first meeting, we will provide a detailed breakdown of our services, explain the subsequent steps, and discuss the options available to you.

Please find below an outline of the documentation, process and flight information that you would need to know to start a repatriation to Ireland. For a discussion of your personal requirements call us on 0207 703 3212 or send us an enquiry below.

What Documentation do you Require for Repatriation to Ireland?

Original Death Certificate: This is the most important document and allows us to start the repatriation process ( We keep the original but upon arrival to the final destination your chosen consignee should return this to you )
Original Passport: This is a form of identification and is required for some paperwork to be processed and for the flight to take place.
Consignee’s Details: To request a flight for your loved one we must have contact information for the person or company that would be collecting from your requested airport. We must have their full name, address, telephone number and email address.

What Paperwork will Udens Wordwide obtain for the repatriation?

Out of England Certificate: This document is issued by the local coroner and gives permission for us to repatriate your loved one ( An original death certificate and in some circumstances a passport is required to obtain this document )
Free From Infection Certificate: This is issued by the hospital / Pathologist or GP and is informing us that your loved one is safe for travel. ( If your loved one does have a communicable infection a repatriation can still take place but depending on circumstance can change some options available to you – Please ask our team if you have any further questions in this regard )
Embalming Certificate: This document we create once your loved one has been embalmed. This is a legal requirement for any repatriation and also preserves your loved one for viewing purposes.
Funeral Directors Declaration: This document we create once we are in the final stages of the repatriation.

How Long Does Repatriation To Ireland take?

The timeframe from the initial arrangements to the day of the flight can vary based on several factors. At a minimum, one working week is required to complete all necessary paperwork. In certain circumstances, additional time may be needed to finalise all required documentation.

Irish Embassy Information

Address: 17 Grosvenor Pl, Belgravia, London SW1X 7HR

Belgravia, London

Phone: 0207 235 2171

Our Packages

Using the knowledge gained from decades of caring for families, we have introduced a range of repatriation packages to help reduce the burden of all the decision making.

Our packages that can be used as they are, or individually adapted to suit your every requirement. All packages comprise of the following services:-

Travel arrangements from place of death to our chapel of rest
Personal and professional supervision throughout, including all necessary paperwork and confirmation of flight
A hermetically-sealed coffin or casket that is suitable for the repatriation
Embalming and dressing
Airfare for the deceased
Transportation to the airport
Repatriation from the UK to Ireland

Irish Airport & Flight Info