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 your loved one's return from Australia to the Philippines with the utmost dignity and care. Our experienced professionals guide you through this critical process and provide comprehensive support throughout.
How long will repatriation to the Philippines take?
Repatriation from Perth to the Philippines typically takes 3–4 weeks from the time your loved one is placed in our care. This allows us to complete preparations, secure approvals, and coordinate with consulates and airlines. The Philippine Consulate usually issues the Consular Mortuary Certificate within three days as part of this process.
Repatriation process from Australia to the Philippines
Repatriation to the Philippines 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 Philippines repatriation
To begin the repatriation from Perth to the Philippines, the following documents are required:
- Complete and submit our online forms under Repatriation Documents to allow us to take the deceased into our care.
- The deceased’s original passport from their country of birth.
- A Report of Death issued by the Philippine Consulate.
- A Death Certificate from the State Registry.
- Proof of relationship with the family member organising the repatriation.
- Appointment of a receiving agent or funeral director in the Philippines.
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.
Pricing for repatriation to the Philippines
We provide transparent and upfront pricing for repatriation from Perth to the Philippines so families can prepare for all costs involved. This includes a $45 fee for consular approval, covering processing the Report of Death and two apostilled forms.
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.
- A basic transport coffin with a metal liner.
- Coordination with the Consulate of the Philippines (WA), embassies 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 the Philippines: Fares may vary. Please contact us for a detailed quote.
Bellrae Mortuary Services coordinates all flight arrangements for your loved one’s repatriation to the Philippines, 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 the Philippines, 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 deceased from Perth to the Philippines
At Bellrae, we’re committed to providing a seamless and respectful repatriation service for your loved one from Western Australia to the Philippines. 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.