sorry to hear that dave, Condolence ...
my uncle died in london last nov 21 (he was just visiting his daughter, blessed his soul) and they shipped his remains in the phils after 2 weeks, but we still got to view his remains for 1 week before he was burried.
yes your right it is expensive to ship her remains but my cousin said my uncle was at the hospital chapel for 2 weeks for filipinos to view his remain and they give money to help them shipped his remain.
filipinos there in winchester might help you too, i hope.
