Repatriation of a deceased body to abroad
Some countries require a Cadaver Certificate before they will allow a body into the country for burial.
The certificate, if issued, confirms that no epidemic of infectious disease occurred in the Borough for some three months preceding the death.
Cadaver certificates
This formality of obtaining the cadaver certificate is usually handled by the undertaker, making the arrangements on behalf of the relatives. However, anyone can apply. The funeral directors will also help with anything requested by the Coroner and with requirements of the authorities in the overseas country to which the deceased is going. Some of these requirements may apply for burial in another part of the United Kingdom.
The certificate is issued by the Environmental Health Officer for the Council in whose area the person died, or is to be exhumed from before reburial elsewhere.
Weston Road Cemetery
Weston Road
Stevenage
Herts
SG1 3RP
Email: cemeteries@stevenage.gov.uk
Tel: 01438 367109
Fax: 01438 367109
Environmental Health and Licensing
Stevenage Borough Council
Daneshill House
Danestrete
Stevenage
Herts
SG1 1HN
Email: envhealth@stevenage.gov.uk
Tel: 01438 242908/242916
Fax: 01438 242142