Guidance

Egypt bereavement: death abroad

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 2 August 2016
• Last updated: 18 October 2024 — See all updates

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Egypt: bereavement information

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Includes information on:

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

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

Published 2 August 2016
Last updated 18 October 2024 + show all updates

1. 18 October 2024

   Information about getting a local burial permission letter added.

2. 18 January 2023

   Guidance has been fully reviewed and updated.

3. 31 August 2022

   Guide reviewed and is up to date.

4. 2 August 2016

   First published.