Guidance

What to do after a British person dies in the Philippines

This guide gives advice about the death of a British person in Philippines, including information on burial, cremation and repatriation.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
21 July 2016
Last updated
1 March 2024 — See all updates

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Philippines: bereavement guide

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The bereavement pack includes information about:

  • what to do when someone dies in the Philippines
  • burial and cremation
  • returning a body to the UK (repatriation)

Read the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s general guide for bereaved families.

Published 21 July 2016
Last updated 1 March 2024 + show all updates

  1. Updated the Bereavement Service telephone helpline.

  2. Annual review - no significant changes made.

  3. Routine review. Information on this page is up-to-date.

  4. Added information on Consular Mortuary Certificate, Letter of No Objection or Embassy Clearance

  5. Updated general and country specific information

  6. additional hyperlinks for useful contacts

  7. First published.

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