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Guidance

When someone dies in Sri Lanka

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

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published:
22 July 2013
Last updated:
28 September 2026 — See all updates

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When someone dies in Sri Lanka

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Includes information on:

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

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

Updates to this page

Published 22 July 2013
Last updated 28 September 2026 — Show all updates

  1. The guidance has been substantially updated.

  2. Reviewed and updated guide in full.

  3. Update consular contact information for Sri Lanka

  4. Upload the updated version of Bereavement Pack for Sri Lanka.

  5. Bereavement Pack for Sri Lanka is updated.

  6. First published.

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Update history

2026-09-28 12:29
The guidance has been substantially updated.