Getting Mum back

So sorry for your loss. I hope you get some accurate advice soon .Kind regards to you and your family .

The UK, as far as I am aware, has not "banned" non-residents from entering. The 2 additional requirements compared to "pre COVID" are:

(i) completion of the "passenger locator form" 48 hours prior to travelling (see https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk)

(ii) with effect from this week, proof of a negative COVID19 test within 72 hours of flying - I'm yet to see confirmation of the actual date but suspect it will be pre-Friday - see https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mandatory-covid-19-testing-introduced-to-bolster-border-measures

Most airlines allow carriage of ashes. As Ryanair is the main operator still flying, I've provided a link below around what they require for the carriage of ashes - https://www.ryanair.com/tr/en/useful-info/help-centre/faq-overview/Baggage/carriage-of-ashes

(NB - Easyjet conditions appear similar and can be googled).

Best of wishes in these trying times.

Hello Elliot

This is a very sad dilemma your mum in law is in but right now, as anxious as she is to leave, with the virus being so rife everywhere,  she would be safer to stay here a bit longer until things improve.

You didnt mention her age or whether she is eligible for a vaccination here - if so, that would be helpful to her before she travels anywhere.

 Dont know whether she has good friends/neighbours here but if  she could get some support  to help her get through the next few weeks that would be good.

There is some good travel advice in other posts but dealing with all that in her distessed state will be difficult.

If you want to p.m. me with anymore details please do, if she is in Torrevieja area I am happy to make contact with her, if you think it would help.

Cheers

Elinspain

Thank you for everyone's help. 

My mum is 69' sadly she has no one near her be it friends or relatives. She was deeply in love me father in law and she is missing him dearly. 

She has been getting some help from a local nurse (debatable) at a charge of 65 euros a time. We are having doubts that these people might be genuine or trying to scam my mum. 

Hi Elliot/Nikki

Ive sent you a P.M

Cheers

Elinspain

yes she can travel on friday

pcr test needed after 4am

I am so glad to hear that your mother in law will be able to fly back to the U.K. on Friday. I can only begin to imagine her intense sorrow snd great loss. It’s difficult for people to understand the depth of feelings between a married couple but my husband and I have been married for almost 47 years and are joined at the hip. We do everything together and are exceptionally happy with our lives. I, therefore can imagine the heartache your Mum is feeling and she needs to be with her loved ones knowing that they will be grieving with her, she has lost her best friend and is suffering.

Please send my deepest sympathy to her. I’m sorry I’m not in Torrevieja now  as I would happily spend some time with her and try to offer some comfort. Poor lady has been through a very tough time, she’s lost her other half, had a funeral and now collected his ashes and alone with no family to support her. It’s time for her to go home and thank goodness she will be with you on Friday. Wish her well for me.

Sincerely,

Rosemary.