To obtain the certification for the repatriation of bodies or ashes at the Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne, you will have to book an appointment through our online portal Prenot@mi (“Consular Services”).
Requested documents (see below) must be sent to us via email (melbourne.legale@esteri.it) at least 2 weeks in advance and presented in original at your appointment.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE REPATRIATION OF BODY REMAINS
- Copy of the last passport held by the deceased or Italian Identity Card
- Medical certificate in which it is stated that the deceased was not afflicted by any contagious disease
- Coroner’s report with translation in Italian (in the case of a violent death)
- Original death certificate with Apostille and translation into Italian
- Letter from the Funeral Director indicating:
- Name, Surname of the deceased (maiden surname for females)
- Date and place of birth
- Last residential address of the deceased
- Details of the applicant that requests the repatriation
- Flight details
- Place of burial/ final destination of the body remains
The original death certificate will be kept by the Consulate General whereas all other documents will be returned to the applicant.
DOCUMENTI NECESSARI PER IL RIMPATRIO DI CENERI
- Cremation certificate
- Copy of the last passport held by the deceased or Italian Identity Card
- Original death certificate with Apostille and translation into Italian
- Letter from the Funeral Director indicating:
- Name, Surname of the deceased (maiden surname for females);
- Date and place of birth;
- Last residential address of the deceased;
- Details of the applicant that requests the repatriation;
- Flight details;
- Place of burial/ final destination of the ashes
The original death certificate will be kept by the Consulate General whereas all other documents will be returned to the applicant.