Guidance

Belgium: bereavement: death abroad

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 24 February 2014
• Last updated: 22 September 2023 — See all updates

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Belgium: bereavement information

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Includes information on:

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

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

Published 24 February 2014
Last updated 22 September 2023 + show all updates

1. 22 September 2023

   Broken link fixed for the 'Useful Links' section

2. 3 September 2020

   Updated bereavement pack - August 2020

3. 17 November 2017

   Amended November 2017

4. 16 May 2016

   Updated guide.

5. 24 February 2014

   First published.