Birth, death and marriage abroad

Includes how to get married, list of funeral directors and how to register a birth abroad.

  1. Finland bereavement: death abroad

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

  2. Finland: funeral directors

    List of English-speaking funeral directors for UK nationals abroad in Finland.

  3. Finland: notarial and documentary services

    How someone in Finland can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.

  4. Getting married or registering a civil partnership abroad

    Requirements, paperwork and processes for weddings and civil partnerships overseas - registration, restrictions, fees

  5. Register a birth abroad

    Parents must register the birth in the country where the child was born - find out if you can also register the birth in the UK.

  6. Surrogacy overseas

    Information for British nationals who are considering entering into surrogacy arrangements in foreign countries.

  7. What to do when someone dies: step by step

    Check what to do after a death - how to register the death, notify government departments and deal with the estate.