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Repatriation

If someone dies abroad and you wish their body to be returned to England or Wales then certain procedures must be followed.

The death should be registered according to the local regulations in the country where the person died and a death certificate obtained.

You will need this certificate, or an authorisation for the removal of the body from the country of death, in order to bring the deceased back to England or Wales.

For funeral purposes you will also need an authenticated translation of the certificate showing the cause
of death and a certificate of no liability to register.

This second document must be obtained from the registrar where the funeral will take place.

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