Guidance

When someone dies in China

Information to help the family and friends of British nationals who have died in China.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
3 July 2015
Last updated
24 December 2025 — See all updates

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China: bereavement pack

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Includes information on:

  • what to do when someone dies in China
  • burial and cremation
  • returning bodies to the UK (repatriation)

See also what to do when someone dies: death abroad.

Updates to this page

Published 3 July 2015
Last updated 24 December 2025 show all updates

  1. Updated Letter of Authorisation templates.

  2. Annual review - multiple sections of the guide have been updated.

  3. Updated China Bereavement Pack

  4. Updated new version

  5. Updated Bereavement in China (English)

  6. Updated email address for each post

  7. Updated bereavement information for China - removed reference to consular assistance provided in Chongqing.

  8. Updated

  9. Updated

  10. First published.

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