Repatriation of a deceased body from abroad
If a death occurs abroad, the death should be registered according to the local regulations of that country.
To bring a body back to England or Wales either the Death Certificate or an authorisation for the removal of the body from the country of death is needed. The registrar in the district in which the funeral is to take place has to issue a 'Certificate of No Liability to Register'.
To arrange a funeral in England or Wales you will need:
- an authenticated translation of a Death Certificate showing the cause of death and
- a Certificate of No Liability to Register from the registrar in England and Wales. This certificate must be obtained from the registrar in whose area it is intended to bury or cremate the deceased.
To arrange a cremation, a cremation order from the Home Office or a form E from the coroner will be required. If the death was from natural causes, the Home Office will require the following documentation;
- application for cremation (form A)
- all original documentation from the country where death occurred
- translation of documents if necessary
If the death was not natural it will be referred to the coroner who will open an inquest to investigate the cause and circumstances of death link. More information is available regarding burial and bereavement
Weston Road Cemetery
Weston Road
Stevenage
Herts
SG1 3RP
Email: cemeteries@stevenage.gov.uk
Tel: 01438 367109
Fax: 01438 367109