Funeral Repatriation to United Kingdom
Professional repatriation from Cyprus to the United Kingdom — London, Manchester, Birmingham. All documents, embalming, transport and local handover included. Fixed price from €4,500.
Repatriation to the United Kingdom from Cyprus: Country-Specific Details
British High Commission in Nicosia
The British High Commission is located at Alexander Pallis Street, 1587 Nicosia. Tel: +357 22 86 11 00. The UK has one of the largest expatriate communities in Cyprus, and the High Commission has a well-established process for handling deaths of British nationals abroad. We liaise directly with consular staff to ensure all documentation meets UK requirements.
Flight Routes to the UK
Regular cargo flights operate from Larnaca (LCA) to London Heathrow (LHR), which is the primary receiving airport for repatriation cargo. British Airways and other carriers offer cargo hold space on passenger flights. Connections to London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX), Edinburgh (EDI), and other UK airports are arranged through our logistics partners. Ground transport from the UK airport to any town is included.
UK Coroner Requirements
Under UK law, deaths abroad that are repatriated to the United Kingdom may be referred to a local coroner. The coroner may request additional documentation or, in some cases. We prepare a comprehensive document package -- including the Cyprus death certificate with Apostille, medical cause of death statement, and embalming certificate -- specifically to satisfy UK coroner requirements and minimize delays.
Cremation in the UK: what to know
An important note for British families: Cyprus does not currently have cremation facilities on the island. If your family wishes for cremation, we repatriate the embalmed remains in a zinc coffin to the UK, where cremation can be performed at a crematorium of your choice. The typical timeline for repatriation to the UK is 5-7 working days.
Prices
| Service | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coffin + Embalming (WHO) | from €4,500 | 7–10 days |
| Express — Coffin + Embalming | from €5,850 | 3–5 days |
What's included
We collect the deceased from hospital/home in Cyprus and bring them to our preparation rooms.
WHO-compliant embalming, as required for air transport in a sealed coffin.
Death certificate (with Apostille), mortuary passport, consular clearance from the United Kingdom embassy in Nicosia, customs papers.
Hermetically sealed zinc coffin (IATA mandatory) + outer wooden coffin.
Cargo flight from Larnaca (LCA) to United Kingdom. We book and coordinate everything.
Our partner in United Kingdom collects the coffin/urn at the airport, handles customs and delivers to your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
The price depends on the destination and urgency. Coffin + embalming from €4,500, express from €5,850. All documents, consular clearance and transport included.
Typically 7–10 days for coffin transport. Express service available (3–5 days).
We handle all documents: death certificate, apostille, mortuary passport, consular clearance, health certificate, and flight permit. You don't need to visit any office.
We work with all major airlines that operate cargo from Larnaca.
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