Bring your loved one home
Bellrae recognises the immense challenges families face with the loss of a loved one, particularly when it involves bringing them back to their homeland.
Our international repatriation service facilitates the return of your loved one from Australia to South Africa with the utmost dignity and care. We provide comprehensive support throughout this critical process, guided by our experienced professionals.
How long will repatriation to South Africa take?
Repatriation from Perth to South Africa typically takes 3–4 weeks from the time your loved one is placed in our care. This period allows us to properly prepare your loved one for the journey, secure all necessary documentation, and liaise with the South African consulate and airlines.
Repatriation process from Australia to South Africa
Repatriation to South Africa involves several key steps to meet all legal and logistical requirements.
Initial contact
Reach out to us at Bellrae to discuss your needs.
Documentation
Complete the necessary forms and provide us with the deceased’s original passport.
Preparation
We take your loved one into our care and begin the preparation process.
Coordination
We liaise with consulates, receiving agents and airlines to arrange all aspects of the repatriation.
Documents needed for South Africa repatriation
To begin the repatriation from Perth to South Africa, the following documents are required:
- Complete and submit our online forms under Repatriation Documents to allow us to take the deceased into our care.
- A copy of the deceased’s South African passport.
- An embalming certificate and a death certificate stating the cause of death.
- A letter from a family member requesting importation.
- A Certificate of Compliance (CoC) from the South African receiving agent or funeral director.
- An application for a permit to import human remains must be submitted to the South African Department of Health before transportation.
Bellrae staff are available to assist you in gathering these documents.
Please note that you must arrange a receiving agent in your country for all repatriations from Perth.
Perth to South Africa repatriation pricing
We are committed to providing transparent pricing, enabling families to fully understand the financial commitments in repatriating their loved ones. This upfront approach ensures that families are well-informed and can prepare for the costs of bringing their loved one home.
The professional fee cost is $4,400.
This includes liaising with the family/Administrator and the provider for the following: Doctors, coroners, Department of Health to procure required documentation. We also liaise with the receiving agent or funeral director.
Additionally, we coordinate freight services from Perth to any major international airport.
Professional Fee and Service Inclusions are GST exclusive and prices are subject to change due to consulate requirements and coffin selections.
The service inclusion cost is $4,234.
This is subject to change depending on location and special requests.
Our comprehensive service includes:
- Transfer of the deceased into our care.
- Professional preparation of the body for international travel.
- Completion and management of all required documentation for repatriation.
- A basic transport coffin with a metal liner.
- Coordination with consulates and local authorities.
- Flight booking and arrangement for the deceased.
We'll work to ensure your loved one arrives home with the utmost professionalism and care.
Professional Fee and Service Inclusions are GST exclusive and prices are subject to change due to consulate requirements and coffin selections.
Airline fares from Perth to South Africa: Fares are subject to change. For a detailed quote, please contact us.
Bellrae Mortuary Services coordinates all flight arrangements for your loved one’s repatriation to South Africa, closely working with airlines to comply with all transport requirements.
We will provide flight details for family members to book should they wish to accompany the deceased on their final journey.
We arrange flights to the most appropriate airport in South Africa, considering the final resting place of your loved one and the family's preferences. As we cannot fly into every airport, please expect a delay if road transport is necessary. This can be organised through your receiving agent.
Airline fees are subject to change.
Repatriation of the deceased from Perth to South Africa
At Bellrae, we’re committed to providing a seamless and respectful repatriation service for your loved one from Australia to South Africa. Our team is here to support you through this difficult time with compassion and professionalism.
For more information, please request a costing by completing our enquiry form.