Guidance

When someone dies in Finland

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 29 July 2016
• Last updated: 16 March 2023 — See all updates

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Death/bereavement information sheet in Finland

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Details

Includes information on:

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

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

Published 29 July 2016

Last updated 16 March 2023 + show all updates

1. 16 March 2023

   Updated Maistraatti link to Digital and Population Data Services Agency link in attachment.

2. 11 June 2019

   Updated information sheet.

3. 29 July 2016

   First published.