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Repatriation of Remains

Deaths outside of England and Wales
Find out how you should register a death which occurs outside of England or Wales, who to inform and what procedures to follow with regards to funeral and cremation arrangements.

Moving a Body out of England and Wales
Find out about the permissions required for a body to be moved out of England or Wales and what procedures apply prior to funeral arrangements being made.