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Deaths Abroad
When a person dies abroad the death must be registered with
the relevant authority in that country. In many countries you
can also register the death with the UK authorities over there
for an additional fee, although this is not compulsory. Visit
www.gov.uk/register-a-death for further information.
Bringing ashes home
When leaving a country with human ashes you will usually need
to show the death certificate and the certificate of cremation.
Each country has specific rules when departing with human
ashes and there may be additional requirements. Contact the
relevant authorities in the country where the person died to
find out what you need to do. It would also be advisable to
contact your travel company for clarification on their policies.
You should not have a person cremated abroad if you want a
Coroner to conduct an Inquest into their death.
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