Repatriation Services

Interstate & International Repatriation in Sydney

We’ll Bring Your Loved One Home

Our team helps to facilitate the repatriation of your loved one so they can return home in preparation for funeral services. We have managed repatriation services interstate and internationally, ensuring the process is as smooth and quick as possible.

When it comes to the care of your loved one, we follow stringent standards. Our team ensures the body is prepared in accordance with all relevant health and safety regulations and in compliance with both local and international laws. We prepare your loved one and all the necessary documentation, organise their flight or transport home and keep you updated at every stage.

Every culture and every individual has unique rites and customs associated with death and mourning and we are committed to respecting these traditions. No matter where in the world your loved one has passed away, we will work closely with local authorities, foreign consulates and airlines to ensure your family's customs are honoured throughout the repatriation process.

Contact Timeless Funerals on 1800 971 001 to learn more about our repatriation services in Sydney and the Central Coast.

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Our Repatriation Process

We liaise with local authorities.
With all repatriation, we follow local regulations and procedures, liaising with local authorities to make arrangements to return your loved one home.
We organise transport and service preparation.
We then receive your loved one upon their return and transport them to our funeral home. We ensure that they are checked over and prepared for your desired funeral service. Our team can assist as much or as little as you need to organise your funeral service.

Instead of having to use a government contracted company, it is important to remember that it is the privilege of the family to choose a funeral director to manage repatriation services. Timeless Funerals is highly experienced in repatriation funeral services, so you can be assured that your loved one will be in the best care.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is repatriation?

Repatriation is the process of returning the remains of a loved one to their place of origin when they pass away interstate or internationally. Depending on the location and the transport options available, remains will be transferred using a vehicle, airplane and / or a boat.
What happens when an Australian citizen dies overseas?

The first requirement when a loved one passes away overseas is to notify the nearest Australian embassy, high commission or consulate as soon as possible. Depending on the location, there may be legal requirements to meet prior to returning them home.
How long does it take to repatriate a body?

The time it takes to repatriate a body to Sydney or the Central Coast depends on the local regulations in the country or location of death, as well as a range of other circumstances.

For international repatriation, it can generally take between 1-3 weeks. For interstate and national repatriation, it can be between 7-10 days. Please be aware that these timeframes are an average, not a guarantee.
How much does it cost to repatriate a body?

The costs for repatriation can vary depending on a number of factors, such as the location your are repatriating from (international or national), costs of flights or other transportation methods, and any additional funeral extras required in the service.

Due to the variable nature, there are no average repatriation costs that we can provide. However, our Funeral Directors can prepare a personalised estimate for you, including gathering prices from airlines and local Consolates, to give a better idea of costs to help inform your decision.