bill drinkwater

Sorry if this sounds a bit morbid,but does anyone know what the rules,if any,are about taking someones ashes (my mum and dad) into Australia?? Is it ok?

Pomster

we brought my FIL ashes- and we never even thought about it. We had already migrated and just returned from the trip for the funeral, carrying the ashes in a (Tupperware) container.

No-one ever asked, and we never thought of it as an issue!

bill drinkwater

Thanks,thats what i thought,just wanted to be sure there wasnt some obscure rule regarding ashes!

Pollyana

There have been a couple of posts in the past - I don't remember anyone having any problems.

NIGENABBY

Hello

From the Aqis website

Human or animal Ashes

Human and animal ashes are allowed into Australia and do not require accompanying documentation. If the ashes are contained in a container made of wood or other material of quarantine concern, the container must be declared and inspected on arrival at the airport to ensure the container is free from contamination, such as bark or insect infestation. To check the container for insect infestation, look closely for holes, sawdust or any signs of boring insects. If signs of insect infestation are found, the wooden item must be fumigated. Fumigation or re-export of the items must be paid for by the importer.

http://www.daff.gov.au/content/outpu...F6E521F00A0#1s

Hope it helps

Sorchar

thanks for that Nigenabbey,

I want to bring my dogs ashes with me. The ashes are in a wooden casket so will make sure it meets requirements!

Glad someone else asked first, not quite the usual import

bill drinkwater

Thanks for the info! Bill.