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Removal of bodies out of England and Wales

When it is intended to remove the body of a deceased person out of England and Wales it is necessary to give notice of this intention to the coroner within whose jurisdiction the body is lying.

The registrar will not issue the green form (certificate for burial and cremation) in these circumstances.

Funeral directors often give notice to the coroner on behalf of the person making the arrangements. If necessary the registrar is able to supply the form needed on which to give notice to the coroner.

Some countries require a cadaver certificate before allowing a body into the country for burial. The certificate is issued by the environmental health officer for the council of the area where the death occurred or from where the body is to be exhumed and it confirms that no epidemic of infectious disease occurred in the borough for three months preceding the death. Although anyone can apply for the certificate, the matter is normally dealt with by the funeral directors.

 

For more information contact us by telephone: 01634 338899 / fax: 01634 338913 or by email: register.office@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Medway Register Office, Northgate, Rochester, Kent ME1 1LS

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