Death - repatriation of bodies - abroad

Removal of a body from England or Wales

Permission is required to bury a person abroad, who has died within England or Wales.

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. 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.

Eligibility
• Relative of deceased;
• A person present at the death;
• The occupier of the house or institution where the death took place if there are no known relatives; or
• A person arranging the funeral (i.e. instructing the Funeral Director.)

Required Customer Information
• Will depend on the particular circumstance.

Service Level Agreement and Turnaround
No specific time scales.

More information about this service

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Frequently asked questions

Address:
The Register Office
1 gentleman’s Row
Enfield
EN2 6PS
Map

Telephone:
0208 379 8501

Fax:
020 8379 8562

Opening Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30amam to 4:30pm

Thursday
10:30am to 4:30pm.

There are no registrations between:
12:30pm and 1:30pm

Last registration taken at
3:30pm

Useful Links

Home Office – General Register Officer

Bereavement Advice Centre