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Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK.
Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.
Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK
This guide gives advice about the death of a British person in Cuba, including information on burial, cremation and repatriation.
Information and advice if a family member or friend has been a victim of murder, manslaughter or died in suspicious circumstances in Greece.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Indonesia including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
Local rules and procedures, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body or ashes to the UK.
We work to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea. We produce legislation and guidance on maritime matters, and provide certification to seafarers. MCA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport .
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) was created in 2009 by the Marine and Coastal Access Act. MMO is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
Information to help the family and friends of British nationals who have died in Italy.
Information and advice if a friend or family member has been a victim of murder, manslaughter or has died in suspicious circumstances in Jamaica.
Information and advice if a family member or friend has been a victim of murder, manslaughter or died in suspicious circumstances in Egypt.
Information to help the friends and family of British nationals who have died in Costa Rica.
Information to help the friends and family of British nationals who have died in Argentina.
Amendment 2 draws the attention of owners and crew, to the inherent dangers on vessels not properly equipped for overnight sleeping on-board.
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
FCDO travel advice for Malaysia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information to help the family and friends of British nationals who have died in Maldives.
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