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Worldwide repatriation experience
Established in London in 1881
T. Cribb & Sons has been caring for families since 1881, and repatriation has been part of that work for more than three decades. We’re still a family business today, led by the fourth generation of the Cribb family, with the next generation already working alongside them. That continuity matters when you’re trusting someone to bring a loved one home.
We’ve arranged repatriations to over 90 countries, and no two journeys look quite the same. Documentation, timelines and local customs vary from one destination to the next, so we handle each case individually, guiding you through what’s needed and taking care of the details so you don’t have to.
Bringing your loved one home, wherever home is. We manage the paperwork, transport and legal requirements at every stage, working with our network of partners abroad to keep the process moving.
If cremation is the right path for your family, we can arrange this in the UK and take care of returning the ashes home, with the right documentation and a suitable container for travel.
From traditional coffins to our modern, airline-approved protective casing, a lighter and better-performing alternative to the old zinc-lined coffin, we'll help you choose what's right for the journey ahead.
We work alongside funeral directors and organisations across the UK and abroad, offering our repatriation expertise and network as an extension of your own service.
At T. Cribb & Sons, we provide specialist preparation and preservation for international repatriation, including our Tropical Embalming process. Developed through decades of experience, this specialist care helps preserve your loved one for longer timescales and warmer climates, giving families the time they need to make arrangements.
Specialist Preservation
Preparation for longer timescales and warmer climates.
Modern Airline-Approved Protection
A secure, modern method for international transportation and an approved alternative to traditional zinc-lined coffins.
Two Months’ Storage Included
Giving families additional time to make arrangements without unnecessary pressure.
