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Repatriation of bodies to abroad


A coroner can give permission for a body to be moved out of England or Wales. This permission has to be obtained at least four days before a body is to be moved so that any enquiries can be made. However, a coroner may be able to give permission sooner.

Once a coroner has granted permission, a funeral director will be able to make the necessary arrangements. 

Afterwards you will be given a removal notice, a section of which is sent to the registrar after the funeral.

Permission must always be obtained where a funeral is to take place outside England or Wales. This applies in all cases where a body is to be moved out of England or Wales, not just where a death was reported to the coroner.



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