International Transfer
For families who wish to lay their loved ones to rest in their ancestral homeland, UQBAH manages the entire international repatriation process from the United Kingdom to Turkey and destinations worldwide.
International repatriation involves complex legal, consular, medical, and aviation requirements under tight time constraints. Our experienced team and contracted funeral directors handle every single logistical and administrative detail so the bereaved family can focus on prayer and remembrance.
Comprehensive Repatriation Coverage
- Embassy & Consulate Clearance: Obtaining the official Funeral laissez-passer / Consular transit permit and translating all UK certificates where required.
- Coroner & Out-of-England Order: Securing the official Out-of-England certificate from the Coroner and the Free-from-Infection medical certificate.
- Aviation-Compliant Casket Preparation: Hermetically sealed casket preparation meeting international IATA air cargo standards while preserving Islamic rites.
- Priority Air Cargo & Companion Tickets: Booking the earliest available flight and arranging companion flight tickets for accompanying family members.
- Overseas Airport Collection & Home Delivery: In Turkey, our partner funeral transport network collects the deceased directly from the destination airport and delivers them to the family's hometown or village cemetery. For other countries, full handover is coordinated at the destination airport.
How Repatriation Works
Consular & Legal Permits
We obtain the Death Certificate, Out-of-England Order, and Consulate transit approval on your behalf.
Flight & Companion Booking
Priority cargo space and accompanying family flight tickets are booked on the earliest flight.
Destination Handover
Airport pickup and direct transfer to the burial site or hometown by our partner transport teams.
