Guidance
China bereavement: death abroad
Information to help the family and friends of British nationals who have died in China.
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Includes information on:
- what to do when someone dies in China
- burial and cremation
- returning bodies to the UK (repatriation)
Updates to this page
Published 3 July 2015
Last updated 2 April 2025
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Annual review - multiple sections of the guide have been updated.
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Updated China Bereavement Pack
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Updated new version
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Updated Bereavement in China (English)
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Updated email address for each post
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Updated bereavement information for China - removed reference to consular assistance provided in Chongqing.
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