Heath Ledger's family arrives back in Australia

Washington, Feb 5 : Heath Ledger's family arrived back in Australia on Feb 5 for a private funeral for the actor.

Ledger's father Kim, mother Sally and sister Kate flew from Los Angeles to Brisbane and are now heading to Perth, where the body of the Oscar-nominated actor is to be laid to rest next to two of his grandparents in Karrakatta Cemetery.

Their arrival comes two weeks after the death of Ledger, whose body was found in his Manhattan apartment, reports People.

The family returned to Australia two weeks after the death of Ledger, whose body was found in his Manhattan apartment.

Ledger's family had spent more than a week in Los Angeles attending memorial services for the actor.

ANI