Guidance

When someone dies in Sri Lanka

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 22 July 2013
• Last updated: 28 September 2026
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  1. 28 September 2026

     The guidance has been substantially updated.

  2. 27 January 2022

     Reviewed and updated guide in full.

  3. 26 March 2019

     Update consular contact information for Sri Lanka

  4. 18 January 2019

     Upload the updated version of Bereavement Pack for Sri Lanka.

  5. 10 April 2018

     Bereavement Pack for Sri Lanka is updated.

  6. 22 July 2013

     First published.

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When someone dies in Sri Lanka

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Includes information on:

• what to do when someone dies in Sri Lanka
• burial and cremation
• returning bodies to the UK (repatriation)
• registration of a death

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