Guidance

When someone dies in Israel and Palestine

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 18 July 2018
• Last updated: 11 November 2025 — See all updates

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When someone dies in Israel

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Includes information on:

• what to do when someone dies in Israel
• burial and cremation
• returning bodies to the UK (repatriation)
• registration of a death

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

Published 18 July 2018

Last updated 11 November 2025 + show all updates

1. 11 November 2025

   Document updated November 2025.

2. 25 July 2022

   Last updated 25 July 2022

3. 18 July 2018

   First published.