Letter from the British embassy to release a body for cremation

[bigt3116]

A mate just died a day ago and it seems that we have to get a letter from the British embassy to release the body for cremation?

 

Has anyone had to do this, or done it before?

[Upnotover]

Not done it but the embassy website outlines the process.  Seem straightforward enough provided someone can be identified as their next of kin.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/what-to-do-after-a-british-person-dies-in-thailand

[Tropicalevo]

On 11/30/2024 at 7:29 AM, bigt3116 said:

A mate just died a day ago and it seems that we have to get a letter from the British embassy to release the body for cremation?

 

Has anyone had to do this, or done it before?

 

I did this for my wife when she died.

From memory, I just had to send a copy of her passport, marriage certificate, police report and death certificate.

The embassy staff were very helpful and efficient.

Probably need a relative to be involved.

[bigt3116]

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

I did this for my wife when she died.

From memory, I just had to send a copy of her passport, marriage certificate, police report and death certificate.

The embassy staff were very helpful and efficient.

Probably need a relative to be involved.

 

Thanks