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Death in Scotland – Burial or Cremation Abroad
Some countries require a Letter of Comfort before they will allow a body into a country for burial. This letter, if issued confirms no infectious disease was present in the body. This letter is issued by the Environmental Health Officer in the area the person died.
If there is an investigation or a requirement by certain countries then this will involve the Procurator Fiscal. After investigation they will issue a Furth of Scotland letter to the undertaker or the person removing the body.
Any documentation issued by the Environmental Health Officer or the Procurator Fiscal must accompany the body.
Every country has its own regulations so it is advisable to contact the Embassy or Consulate in the first instance.
Contact your registration office |for more information.