Burial from overseas
Meeting our clients needs is the primary aim of Craufurdland Woods, and it is with this in mind that we are now offering to arrange burial from outside of Scotland. This option has been considered for either UK residents who die abroad, or for citizens of other countries who would like to be buried in Scotland, possibly coming back to the land of their ancestors.
The practicalities of bringing a loved one from overseas requires specialist experience and understanding of this complex and delicate issue. To this end, we only work with Kenyon Christopher Henley, International Funeral Directors, who are specialists in Repatriation. They will arrange the collection of the departed, and prepare them for their journey, and all aspects of the flight(s) to Scotland. The costs of these services obviously vary due to loaction, but as an example cost from New York to Scotland would be approxiamtely £2500 ($4300)
On arrival in Scotland, the coffin will be taken to a local undertaker (a long serving and trusted local family firm), where the deceased will then be placed into a suitable biodegradable coffin. The funeral service will then be arranged to your requirements, and conducted at the burial ground. The plot will have the chosen tree planted on it in the following spring, and the grave mauy be marked with an oak plaque. Family and friends are always welcome at the burial ground, be it at the time of the funeral, or after the burial, and we will always be happy to help with travel arrangements if so required. The costs of the funeral depend widely on the requirement. These will usually start at approximately £2000 ($3500), including the plot, internment, transport with hearse, official mourners, and a short grave-side service. In addition, the service may be filmed and presented on DVD.
All costs will be confirmed at the time of arrangements. Please contact us directly if you would like to use this service.
