Guidance

Portugal bereavement: death abroad

Information to help the family and friends of UK nationals who have died in Portugal.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 4 July 2014
• Last updated: 20 April 2021 — See all updates

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Portugal: bereavement information

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Includes information on:

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

See also coping with death abroad

Published 4 July 2014
Last updated 20 April 2021 + show all updates

1. 20 April 2021

   Added contact details for a new support group who provide advice and information in English to anyone who lost a loved one in Portugal - "Share & Care Portugal"

2. 18 January 2021

   Updated format Bereavement information and advice when a UK national dies in Portugal.

3. 16 May 2019

   Information updated May 2019

4. 22 February 2018

   Updated added leaflet guide how to order Portuguese certificates online

5. 15 May 2017

   Updated May 2017

6. 20 October 2016

   Updated Bereavement Information Pack for Portugal - October 2016

7. 26 February 2015

   Updated information on death procedures in Portugal

8. 4 July 2014

   First published.