Repatriation of bodies abroad
Some countries require a cadaver certificate
before they will allow a body into the country for burial or
cremation. This certificate confirms that there has not been any
epidemics of infectious diseases three months preceding the
death.
The formality of obtaining the cadaver
certificate is usually handled by the undertaker who makes the
arrangements on behalf of the relatives. The funeral directors will
also help with anything requested by the coroner and with any
requirements of the authorities in the overseas country where the
deceased is being taken.
If the deceased died or needs to be exhumed in
Tower Hamlets, the cadaver certificate is issued by the council’s
environmental health officer.
Contact:
For further information, please contact the
Tower Hamlets Register Office or the General
Register Office:
Tower Hamlets Register Office
Bromley Public Hall
Bow Road
London, E3 3AA
Tel: 020 7364 7880
Fax: 020 7364 7885
Email: register.office@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm. Wednesday 9.30-11.30am
and 2-4.30pm.
We do not operate an appointment system so you can attend this
office anytime during the opening
hours.
For a free translation of this information phone:
Newham translation service: 020 8430
6921
Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm
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