Repatriation of a Deceased Body Abroad
Some countries require a Cadaver Certificate before they will allow a body into the country for burial. The certificate, if issues, confirms that no epidemic of infectious disease occured in the borough for some three months preceding the death.
Contact Details:
Address: Bereavement Services
6 Bugle Street
Southampton
Postcode: SO14 2AJ
Telephone: 023 8022 8609
Email: bereavement.services@southampton.gov.uk
Fax: 023 8033 0364
Details of service:
Overseas Burials
Some countries require a Cadaver Certificate before they will allow a body into the country for burial. The certificate, if issues, confirms that no epidemic of infectious disease occured in the borough for some three months preceding the death.
The formality of obtaining the cadaver certificate is usually handled by the undertaker, making the arangement on behalf of the relatives. However, anyone can apply. The funeral directors will also help with anything requested by the Coroner and with requirements may apply for burial in another part of the United Kingdom.
The certificate is isued by the Environmental Health Officer for the Council in whose area the person died or is to be exhumed from before reburial elsewhere.
Repatriation of a Deceased Body from Abroad.
For the burial to take place of a person whose death occured abroad, a death certificate issued from the country of their demise is required by the Register Office. They will need to issue a Certificate of No liability before the burial can take place. If you wish to arrange the cremation of a person whose death occured abroad, the local Coroners Officer will need to be contacted. These arrangements can be made by a specialised funeral director.
A list of specialist funeral directors is available from Southampton City Council's, Bereavement services department.
Last updated: 25 September 2007
