Guidance

Bereavement information for Hong Kong

Information to assist those bereaved following the death of a British national in Hong Kong.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 16 December 2015
• Last updated: 7 December 2022 — See all updates

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Disclaimer: This information is not meant to be definitive, nor is it to be taken as a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. Some of the information may not be relevant to your circumstances. The language used is intended to be general and factual and is not meant to cause offence.

Published 16 December 2015
Last updated 7 December 2022 + show all updates

1. 7 December 2022

   Under "Post mortem examinations (autopsies)", "after the identification of body" was added to the line: "Autopsies are usually carried out by pathologists of the Forensic Pathology Service of the Hong Kong Department of Health".

2. 29 December 2021

   Updated the Hong Kong: bereavement information - 23 Dec 2021

3. 8 May 2020

   Updated to the latest html format and latest information to assist those bereaved following the death of a British national in Hong Kong on 8 May 2020.

4. 24 January 2018

   Updated version.

5. 17 August 2017

   Updated version.

6. 16 December 2015

   First published.