Death - repatriation of bodies - abroad

The certificate, if issued, confirms that no epidemic of infectious disease occurred in the borough for some three months preceding the death.

The funeral director, making the arrangements on behalf of the relatives, usually handles this formality of obtaining the cadaver certificate. However, anyone can apply. The certificate is issued by the Environmental Health Officer for the Council in whose area the person died or from whence it is to be exhumed prior to reburial elsewhere.

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 to. Each country is different.

For further information please contact the Bereavement Services Office or local Consul for the Country to which the deceased is being repatriated to.