Guidance

Somalia: bereavement information

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 4 July 2023
• Last updated: 12 November 2024 — See all updates

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Somalia: 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 Somalia.

Includes information on:

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

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

Published 4 July 2023
Last updated 12 November 2024 + show all updates

1. 12 November 2024

   Somalia: updated bereavement information

2. 5 July 2023

   Updated version

3. 4 July 2023

   First published.