A death abroad
When someone dies in a foreign country, the first thing to do is to contact the Foreign Office in the UK, or consular officials in the country in question (see www.direct.gov.uk). You will be then guided through the procedures.
Most important of all, the death must be registered in the country in which the death has occurred.
If the deceased was covered by travel insurance, the insurance company will also be able to help and can make the appropriate arrangements for the repatriation of the body, if desired. Alternatively, you can make arrangements through UK funeral directors.
