Guyana: funeral directors
Updated 10 January 2023
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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of service providers for information only, to assist British nationals who may need support overseas. This list is not exhaustive, and is subject to change at any time. None of the service providers are endorsed or recommended by the FCDO. You should research whether a service provider will be suitable. The FCDO does not accept any liability arising to any person for any loss or damage suffered through using these service providers or this information.
List of funeral directors in Guyana
| Name | Telephone | Address | Regions served | Local services available | International repatriation | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerricks Funeral Home | jerrickfh5@hotmail.com ; barbarajerr@hotmail.com | 592 255 0168/ 255 0113/ 625 0645/ 623 9575 | Lot 23 Paradise Public Road, East Coast Demerara | Guyana | Cremation and Burial, Importation | No | They are affiliated with the Ministry of Health |
| Lyken Newburg Funeral Home | glyken@hotmail.com | 592 225 9263 or 592 225 6815 | 18 John & Norton Street, Werk-En-Rust, Georgetown | Guyana | Cremation, Burial, Embalming, Repatriation, Importation | Yes | They are affiliated with the Ministry of Health |
| Merrimans Funeral Home Co. Ltd | colinmerriman@hotmail.com | 592 226 4535 or 592 227 6340 | 55 Lime and Bent Street, Werk-En-Rust, Georgetown and 42 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice | Guyana | Burial, Embalming (done by 3rd party) & Importation | Yes | They are affiliated with the Ministry of Health |
| Sandy’s Funeral Home | info@sandysfuneralhome.com | 592 227 7187 or 592 226 5580 or 592 264 3098-99 | 1 Chapel Street, Lodge, Georgetown and Lot 1 Middle Street, Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara | Guyana | They provide burial services and can assist in preparing documentation and transport of the body to the site where the cremation is handled by a third party. Embalming is also done by the third party for repatriation. Importation services is also provided. | Yes | They are affiliated with the Ministry of Health |
| P.Arokium Funeral Home | cummingscrystal10@gmail.com | 592 333 5746/ 592 601 6628/ 592 591 7691 | Lot 30 Philadelphia Street, New Amsterdam Berbice | Guyana | Burial, Cremation | No. Awaiting paperwork for the approval of licence. | They are affiliated with the Ministry of Health |
| Persaud’s Funeral Home | fussy500@yahoo.com | 592 333 3688/ 624 1087 | Lot 7 Charlotte Street, New Amsterdam, Berbice | Guyana | They provide burial services and can assist in preparing and transporting the body to the site where the cremation is then handled by a third party. Embalming is also done by the third party for repatriation. They also provide Importation services. | Yes. This can be arranged with an external partner. | They are affiliated with the Ministry of Health |
| G.Jetsco Funeral Home | ivan_clarke@yahoo.com ; brownsugarlene@yahoo.com | 592 444 4529/ 592 444 6689/ 592 625 1280/ 592 621 8420 | 115-332 Mora Street Mackenzie, Linden | Guyana | Burial, Importation. They can assist in the preparation of documentation and transportation of the body to the site where cremation is handled by a third party. Embalming is also done by a third party. | No | They are affiliated with the Ministry of Health |
Feedback
If you decide to use any of the service providers on this list, we would like to hear from you. While there is no obligation on your part to provide feedback on the services you receive, any feedback you can give us is helpful. You can send feedback by email to Feedback.Consular.Services@fcdo.gov.uk, including the country and name of the list in your email. Or contact us below:
British High Commission Georgetown
44 Main Street
Georgetown
Guyana
Telephone: +592 226 5881/+44 20 7008 5000
Facsimile +592 225 3555
Use our contact form for consular enquiries:
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-georgetown
For all other British High Commission enquiries (not consular related) email: generalenquiries.guyana@fcdo.gov.uk Please note this email is only monitored during office hours. For emergency contact or cases involving British people, please use the telephone number or the webform, which are monitored 24/7.