Canada to UK Cremated Remains Courier & Repatriation Services
SpeedLink's Canada to UK Cremated Remains Courier and Cremated Remains Repatriation Service is the best choice for the safe and secure transportation of your loved one’s ashes from Canada to the United Kingdom.¹ Shipping from the USA?
This is a new service for families and organisations who are budget conscious. This service is in addition to our flagship personalised service.
The Simplest Way to Send Ashes from Canada to the UK
We have implemented an all new, simple three step process for repatriating your loved one’s ashes:
1 - You parcel the ashes and drop off to SpeedLink New York, or mail to us via Canada Post
2 - SpeedLink New York clears customs and ships the ashes to SpeedLink London, UK
3 - Your party collects the ashes from SpeedLink London
- Or -
3a - You can elect to have a timed delivery to any address in the UK (subject to additional charge.)
3b - You can also arrange for the ashes to be scattered at points across the UK if you desire (subject to additional charge.)
Prices start at $1395 CAD* or £795 GBP
Why you can Trust SpeedLink for Cremated Remains Courier from Canada
SpeedLink's reputation is unparalleled with many years of experience in the transportation of valuable and sensitive materials across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. We will always provide honest and transparent information to our valued clients, allowing them to make their own, informed decision to purchase. And you can always count on SpeedLink to provide exactly what we promise, and when.


The main advantages of SpeedLink’s Canada to UK Cremated Remains Courier services are:
- Eliminate costly additional services from funeral homes.
- Negate the need for confusing, overpriced, and deceptive freight forwarding services on export AND import to the UK.
- Eliminate cumbersome customs clearance procedures.
- Costs are kept low by self-delivering ashes to SpeedLink's Ottawa offices via Canada Post.
Packaging
Ashes must be shipped in a box measuring no more than 22.9cm x 15.2cm x 15.2cm (9" x 6" x 6")² (This box can be placed in a slightly larger box with additional cushioning for the mailing service to SpeedLink if desired.) Urns, containers or scatter tubes larger than these dimensions are not suitable for this service. SpeedLink can safely re-pack on request for a nominal fee.
Regulations & Paperwork
Regulations and paperwork are simple and straightforward with SpeedLink's Canada to UK Cremated Remains and Repatriation Services. The only paperwork required for cross-border transport is a Death Certificate and a Cremation Certificate or the local equivalents.³
Permission is not required to repatriate cremated remains from Canada to the UK. Some countries require documentation or certificates of 'non-objection', but this is not required for shipments of ashes entering the United Kingdom.
Price Match Guarantee
We offer to beat any written quotation for a like-for-like service. Please ask for details.
* Canadian Dollar price is indicative and can fluctuate with changes in the exchange rate. Price will be charged in GBP/£ Sterling at £795.00 (tax not applicable.) Billing in Canadian dollars is possible based on the live exchange rate as shown on XE.com on the day of booking.
¹ Service is available anywhere from Canada via our New York office to SpeedLink's UK office with onward service to any UK address if required (at additional cost.) Some customers may prefer our personalised, door-to-door service.
² This service requires x-ray penetrable receptacles such as cardboard or plastic measuring no more than 22.9cm x 15.2cm x 15.2cm (9" x 6" x 6").
³ Death and cremation certificates (or local equivalents) must travel with the shipment in all cases. They are required for security and customs clearance purposes.
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How Does It Work?
To arrange for a cremated remains shipment, simply Contact Us for immediate assistance.
- We need the full Canada and UK addresses for the sender and receiver.
- We need to ascertain the timeframe you require the shipment to be completed.
- This allows us to provide you with a tailored quotation† and advise a transit time.
- Once a service is selected, an up-front payment by credit or debit card, EFT or similar electronic funds transfer is required to book the service.
- A Booking Confirmation will be forwarded to you by email with the above collection and delivery details as well as desired dates, times and additional services selected. An invoice will also accompany this email.
- Cremated Remains will need to be sent to SpeedLink’s New York offices no later than the 15th of the month, in a cardboard box not more than 22.9cm x 15.2cm x 15.2cm (9”x 6” x 6”). SpeedLink can help with repackaging if required.
- The cremated remains shipment will then be forwarded to SpeedLink’s UK facility in the first week of the following month.
- Once the cremated remains have arrived in the UK, SpeedLink will prepare them for onward forwarding if desired. Or we will confirm when the ashes are ready for collection at our UK offices. SpeedLink is a short 25-minute journey from London's Heathrow Airport.
- You will then be notified by email when the shipment has been collected or delivered safely. Telephone notification is also available if required.
† Additional services such as a timed delivery, splitting of ashes for transport to different locations or ashes scattering can be added. Please ask our team for more information.
Brochure
For more information on this service, please download our Cremated Remains Courier brochure.
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New York, NY, 10017
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Our Solutions
International Repatriation
We offer a seamless, international door-to-door service with the utmost care, attention and security.
Ashes Scattering Services
We can add an ashes scattering service to able your loved ones final wishes to be realized.
Domestic Courier Services
We provide the most secure service between crematoriums, funeral directors and family members across the country.
Our Expertise
Currently, this service is available from Canada and United States to the United Kingdom.
All shipments must be forwarded to our New York facility in person or via Canada Post or the United States Postal Service.
Please note that neither Canada Post nor the USPS can mail ashes direct to the UK. The UK postal system – Royal Mail – prohibit the carriage of human ashes. Shipments are stopped and returned to point of origin.
We tailor a unique solution for all our customers. Our key features are:
- Fast and secure service from our North America to our UK Headquarters
- Timed delivery to any UK address can be added for an additional charge
- Ashes scattering at locations across the UK can also be arranged
- Secure handling and storage at our international hubs prior to and after forwarding
- Dedicated point of contact by phone, email, WhatsApp, or SMS
- e-Notification of each stage of shipment with Proof of Delivery as standard
- NO costly additional services from funeral homes
- NO confusing, expensive, and deceptive freight forwarders involved
- Simplified customs process
SpeedLink endeavours to offer a personalised and tailored solution to transport your loved one's ashes with reach extending to virtually anywhere on the globe with very few exceptions.
We promise to provide you with the very best of service while assuring that your loved ones cremated remains will be transported with dignity, care, and professionalism.
For further information or to discuss the options available, please Contact Us at any time or call our dedicated Cremated Remains Services line on:
From Canada: 613-670-1964
From the UK: +44 1252 786 015
International: +1 613-670-1964
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, except holidays
8:30AM - 5:00PM - Eastern
8:30AM - 2:00PM - Pacific
8:30AM - 5:30PM - UK Time
Or simply email to: hello@speedlinkrepat.com
EXCELLENTBased on 82 reviews
D H2025-01-10Bringing my son’s ashes to the UK from USA looked like a daunting task. Fortunately I found Speedlink who took on the job and kept me fully informed as the transfer progressed. Good communication, good interpersonal skills throughout helped everything go smoothly- exactly what was required! The service has been really appreciated!MerlinXL2024-11-25The package was collected on time and delivered when they said it would be. Very easy and efficient service for a reasonable price.Matt Lewis2024-11-06I had to arrange transportation of my mother's ashes from the UK to Turkey. What at first appeared to be a complex and costly exercise was neither of these thanks to Speedlink. The engagement and communication process was faultless and both I and the recipient were kept informed of progress regarding delivery ensuring that the timeframe met everybody's needs. I wholeheartedly recommend anyone who needs to transport ashes internationally to consider using their service. All staff that I dealt with were professional and helpful at every juncture and made what could have been a difficult process smooth and seamless. Many thanks once again.Corrina Kermath2024-09-11Excellent service no problems at all. Would 100% use again.Gregor Hutchison2024-09-11I can highly recommend Speedlink. We needed an urgent part picked up in Southampton and taken to the West Coast of Scotland, within 2 hours of my call a van arrived in Southampton, picked up the part and had it delivered to us by 0800 the next morning. Excellent communication at all times gave us confidence they would deliver as requested.caroline clegg2024-07-17Very efficient, speedy and hassle-free. I would recommend them most highñyRobert Kennett2024-05-08The cheapest and yet showing great care and efficiency. Highly recommended.R Bennett2024-05-07We recently used Speedlink for the repatriation of a loved ones ashes. From start to finish Speedlink gave reliable, reassuring and sympathetic service. We were kept fully informed throughout the process and timescales were fully met and adhered to. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again and fully recommend them.Elodie K2024-05-01Greatprofessional and competitive service, they were able to help me the next day to transport 2 catsSine Gabbott2024-05-01Great efficient, quality service. They responded quickly to my request and the company and driver were fantastic at communicating throughout. Woul highly recommend.