Repatriation

Losing a love one is hard enough, but having to honour their wishes or customs to send them home is something that can be complicated to navigate.

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We specialise in repatriating love ones all over the world.  Every country is different and requires involvement from customs, embassy's, consulate's and local Funeral Directors on the other side of the world.  Whilst we are doing the same duties in each case, every country is different, and quite often depends on the local consulate in Australia, to allow the repatriation to happen.

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We take care of everything from:

- Bringing them into our care

- Body preparation for flying

- Coffin preparation and packaging

- Obtaining relevant documents, death certificates and clearance documents

- Liaise with consulates, agencies, and customs

- Book flights and delivery to the final airport destination

- Liaise with funeral director in receiving country

- Ensure that the local community can say goodbye here if required

- Ensure that they are received to their home country.

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Repatriation can take up to 2-3 weeks sometimes before they depart, this depends if the coroners were involved, flight availability or if a local ceremony is held.  We keep all the family members up to date every step of the way.

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To find out how we can help you repatriate your loved one, call us on 0283280700 or email us at info@sydneyfunerals.com.

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