Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p221
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 221/293)
Character Range: 2796008–2801794

ii.                                                                                                                                                                                                      The relevant Service Chief has requested that a benefit be provided for the member under this Part, having regard to the member's distinguished career.
                                                                                                                                                                                                             iii.                                                                                                                                                     A member of the Air Force who held a one-star rank or above before 7 May 1999.
                                                                                                                                                                                                             iv.                                                                                                                                                      A Chaplain who was appointed as a Principal Air Chaplain before 7 May 1999.
    d.                                                                                                                                                                                                       A recipient of the Victoria Cross or the Victoria Cross for Australia.
2.  The Director General Defence Member and Family Support may approve funeral expenses for a deceased member or former member not specified under subsection 1 if requested by the relevant Service Chief.

11.4.7 Member this Division does not apply to

   This Division does not make any provision in relation to the following deceased members.
   a.                                                                                        A member who was absent without leave at the time of death.
   b.                                                                                        A member who died while on duty overseas and who has an overseas funeral under Chapter 12 Part 7.

11.4.9 Funeral costs

1.  The Director General Defence Member and Family Support may approve an application for the payment for costs related to a deceased member or former member's funeral, up to $14,000.
2.  When considering whether to approve costs under subsection 1, the Director General Defence Member and Family Support must have regard to the following.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                              The person's wishes, as communicated through the deceased member or former member's legal personal representative.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                              Any requirements of the relevant religion, faith or culture of the deceased member or former member.
3.  The Director General Defence Member and Family Support may approve payment of additional costs related to the funeral amount specified in subsection 1, if satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances.
4.  The approved costs under this Division may be paid to any of the following people.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                              The deceased member or former member's resident family.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                              The deceased member or former member's legal personal representative.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                              The service provider.

11.4.10 Funeral overseas

1.  This section applies if both of the following conditions are met.
    a.                                                                                                                                             An eligible member or former member dies in Australia.
    b.                                                                                                                                             The deceased member or former member's family choose to have a private funeral overseas.
2.  The Director General Defence Member and Family Support may approve costs up to the amount specified in subsection 11.4.9.1.
3.  Overseas funeral arrangements are the responsibility of the deceased member or former member's next of kin or legal personal representative.

    Note: A mourner's travel and accommodation costs will not be paid for.

11.4.10A Memorial services after the COVID-19 pandemic

1.   In this section:
     Beneficiary, in respect of a member, means one of the following persons.
     a.                                                                                                                                                                            Resident family of the member.
     b.                                                                                                                                                                            The member's legal personal representative.
     COVID-19 control measure means