Prepare documents for repatriation of the deceased's body

Prepare documents for repatriation of the deceased's body

Legal support in preparing documents for repatriation of the deceased's body from the United Kingdom is a specialised service for relatives or representatives of deceased persons who wish to transport the body (or urn with ashes) from the United Kingdom to the country of origin. Repatriation requires strict compliance with procedures related to British law, the requirements of the country of destination, as well as aviation and sanitary standards. The service is especially relevant in difficult times when the family needs a clear and quick resolution of legal issues without wasting extra time on bureaucracy.

Obtaining a death certificate and documents for transporting the body abroad

Our lawyers organise the obtaining of official documents necessary to begin the repatriation process.

Actions of lawyers:

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  providing a legal opinion on the procedures for registering a death in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland;
• organising the receipt of a death certificate at the registry office;
• obtaining permission to transport the body outside the country (out-of-England certificate);
• consulting on special conditions (for example, in the case of a forensic medical examination or investigation of death).

As a result, the client receives a basic package of documents, without which it is impossible to begin repatriating the body from the United Kingdom.

Preparation of documents for repatriation in accordance with the requirements of airlines and the country of destination

The lawyers at the Consultant legal marketplace adapt documents to the requirements of the airline and the authorities of the country to which the body or ashes are being transported.

Actions taken by lawyers:

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  preparation of translations of death certificates and other accompanying documents;
• agreement with the airline on the conditions of transportation (type of coffin, airtightness, type of container, etc.);
• obtaining airway clearance from the relevant services;
• verifying that the documents comply with the requirements of the embassy or consulate of the country of destination.

The result is a complete legal and medical package ready for submission for the air transport of the deceased.

Consular support and legalisation of documents in the United Kingdom

The lawyers of the Consultant legal marketplace interact with consular offices to ensure the legalisation and acceptance of documents in the country of repatriation.

Actions of lawyers:

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  preparation of applications to the embassy or consulate for the transportation of the body or urn;
• translation of documents with subsequent notarisation and legalisation (or apostille);
• obtaining permission from the embassy for repatriation, if required by the country;
• advice on further actions after the arrival of the body in the country of destination.

These actions ensure that all documents will be recognised by the foreign party and will not cause delays at customs or during funeral procedures.