Repatriation Overseas & Interstate<\/h3><\/div>Whether a death has occurred overseas or within Australia, Sylvan Funerals staff are able to assist in transporting your loved one\u2019s body to where the funeral service is being held. With experienced staff who look after every single step along the way so you don\u2019t have too. Some of the key elements we will manage for you as part of our service includes:<\/p>\n
\n- Full Repatriation services to and from Australia<\/li>\n
- Liaison with overseas Consulates and Embassies and guidance through appropriate documentation<\/li>\n
- Organisation of flight bookings<\/li>\n
- Transportation of the deceased to the airport<\/li>\n
- Completion of documentation for Customs clearance<\/li>\n
- Appropriate mortuary preparation and\/or embalming<\/li>\n
- Liaison with the interstate or international funeral director<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>There are many requirements involved in preparation of the deceased for International travel. Domestic Travel via air is subject to airline procedures.<\/p>\n
International travel requires the following preparations:<\/p>\n
\n- Embalming \u2013 Embalming is a legal requirement if the deceased is to be transported by air<\/li>\n
- Certificate of Non-communicable Disease from Queensland Health or Attending GP<\/li>\n
- Original Copy of a Queensland Death Certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages<\/li>\n
- Metal Liner or Bio Seal for the coffin (where necessary)<\/li>\n
- Cardboard or Wooden Crate for coffin protection<\/li>\n
- Hermetic sealing of the coffin<\/li>\n
- An Itinerary of the Airline and Freight Company or more commonly referred to as an Airway Bill.<\/li>\n
- Contact details for the Funeral Director receiving the deceased upon arrival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To speak to a consultant about organising a repatriation, please phone (07) 3812 4000, 24 hours a day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Whether a death has occurred overseas or within Australia, Sylvan Funerals staff are able to assist in transporting your loved one\u2019s body to where the funeral service is being held. With experienced staff who look after every single step along the way so you don\u2019t have too. Some of the key elements we will manage for you as part of our service includes:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Full Repatriation services to and from Australia<\/li>\n
- Liaison with overseas Consulates and Embassies and guidance through appropriate documentation<\/li>\n
- Organisation of flight bookings<\/li>\n
- Transportation of the deceased to the airport<\/li>\n
- Completion of documentation for Customs clearance<\/li>\n
- Appropriate mortuary preparation and\/or embalming<\/li>\n
- Liaison with the interstate or international funeral director<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
There are many requirements involved in preparation of the deceased for International travel. Domestic Travel via air is subject to airline procedures.<\/p>\n
International travel requires the following preparations:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Embalming \u2013 Embalming is a legal requirement if the deceased is to be transported by air<\/li>\n
- Certificate of Non-communicable Disease from Queensland Health or Attending GP<\/li>\n
- Original Copy of a Queensland Death Certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages<\/li>\n
- Metal Liner or Bio Seal for the coffin (where necessary)<\/li>\n
- Cardboard or Wooden Crate for coffin protection<\/li>\n
- Hermetic sealing of the coffin<\/li>\n
- An Itinerary of the Airline and Freight Company or more commonly referred to as an Airway Bill.<\/li>\n
- Contact details for the Funeral Director receiving the deceased upon arrival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To speak to a consultant about organising a repatriation, please phone (07) 3812 4000, 24 hours a day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>