Guidance

Russia: bereavement pack information

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 10 August 2016
• Last updated: 14 February 2024 — See all updates

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Russia: bereavement information

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The following bereavement guide has been prepared for the convenience of British nationals who may require these services and assistance in Russia.

Includes information on:

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

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

Published 10 August 2016
Last updated 14 February 2024 + show all updates

1. 14 February 2024

   Contact email amended in section 16, Deaths in road traffic accidents. Section 22 also revised.

2. 12 August 2022

   Updated on 12 August 2022

3. 16 December 2020

   Updated on 15 December 2020

4. 5 December 2019

   Last updated 5 December 2019

5. 30 May 2018

   Updated May 2018

6. 10 August 2016

   First published.