If a person passes away overseas
If a death occurs when a person is interstate or overseas, you should contact us as soon as possible to discuss the options. We can make arrangements to transfer the person back home (repatriation) for a funeral service. Each case is different and we can discuss the options and costs with you. We can attend to all the legal and statutory requirements to repatriate a person home.
Transferring a deceased overseas
Some people want to be buried in the place of their birth. This may be because there is a family grave or cemetery, the person had always expressed their wish to return home or for cultural or spiritual reasons a person has to return to their homeland. We can arrange repatriation of a deceased to all parts of Australia and overseas. We can attend to all the legal and statutory requirements to repatriate a person home.
Testimonials
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Mark and Patrick were lovely to deal with. Sorted out our concerns quietly and efficiently. They managed every detail so we were free to take care of family.
Liz
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Patrick and Mark helped us navigate a very difficult time, they were accommodating with last minute changes, were efficient and so pleasant to deal with. Every aspect of the funeral was attended to with professionalism and care.
Jen
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…provided outstanding service throughout the entire process. We were very impressed and grateful for the genuine care and attention to detail, while meeting our needs and wishes perfectly.
Kate
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Every aspect of the funeral was attended to with professionalism and care.
Tony
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We're very grateful for the kindness and professionalism shown to us by Mark in organising our mother's funeral. It went without a hitch and we'd highly recommend Unity. Thank you so much.
Catherine
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I always will be grateful for organised my father funeral. It was most beautiful day thanks to Unity Funerals. Thanks to Funeral Director from all of my family, we appreciate the service from our hearts.
Grace
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Thank you for all that you have done in organising Xavier’s funeral. You were so caring and professional in this difficult time.
Jacinta, Gabriel & Leala
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I wanted to acknowledge and thank you for your compassion that you showed my family at the time of Uncle Harry's death, and for your care and attention to detail in all aspects of the planning and the conduct on the day of his funeral. We are all very grateful.
Peter Salisbury
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It is a day that I will remember for the rest of my life – with gratitude and contentment at a job well done.
Steph Monahan