Embalming, Viewing and Death Abroad

What is Embalming?

Embalming is the process of chemically treating a human body in order to disinfect and preserve the body. A licensed embalmer carries out this procedure when it is required. Circumstances where embalming may be needed include:

• A longer than average delay between death and funeral.
• Transfer of deceased overseas or even interstate.
• Above ground burials in a crypt or vault.

If you have any questions about embalming or other mortuary procedures our qualified embalmer is always willing to discuss these matters with you.

Should there be a viewing?

Viewing the deceased is a very personal decision. This can be a very emotional time, however, in our experience we have seen many benefits. A viewing not only helps the bereaved to face the reality of death but is also allows for quiet times of reflection and goodbyes.

Most viewings are held at our parlor with staff available to offer support should you wish to take up this opportunity.

This would be at no additional cost to you.

Death or Burial away from home

With more and more people travelling these days it is important to know what to do when death occurs outside of your local area. Should you encounter this situation you only need to call us. As an independent funeral director these circumstances present no difficulties as we can make arrangements anywhere in the world.

Similarly, many members of our community from other countries send their loved ones back to their homeland for burial. This entails many hours of preparation, liaison with various Australian Government Departments as well as liaison with the consulate general of their native homeland. All of this is administered by the funeral director who will convey all documentation in accordance with the governments concerned.