Letter of Release

[JamesH]

When a next of kin applies for a Consular "Letter of Release" before Thai local authorities will release a body for cremation, does the application need to contain the Death Certificate as well as proof of relationship i.e Marriage Certificate?

[British Consular Team]

On 1/22/2022 at 5:23 PM, JamesH said:

When a next of kin applies for a Consular "Letter of Release" before Thai local authorities will release a body for cremation, does the application need to contain the Death Certificate as well as proof of relationship i.e Marriage Certificate?

@JamesH Thank you for your messages.  
 

Yes that’s right. In order to obtain the Consular Letter, the next of kin must provide proof they are related to the person that die and inform the embassy in writing who they have requested to make the arrangements.  

 

Further details about what to do when a British person dies in Thailand can be found on GOV.UK.