Region Specific Information
Death of a U.S. citizen abroad
How to obtain a Consular Report of Death of an American Citizen abroad
The documents that are required to obtain a Consular report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad are:
The following information will be required:
- The Social Security Number
- The place of death: e.g. name and address of the hospital
- The name and address of the next of kin
- The name and address of the person who has custody of the belongings of the deceased
- The disposal of the remains ( in case of burial: name of cemetery )
- The latest local address
- The latest address in the United States
It is preferable to make an appointment for the issuance of a Report of Death, to enable this office to receive you in a proper manner. Therefore, please call the passport section at +32(0)2 508-2378 or +32(0)2 508-2382 or +32(0)2 508-2196 for an appointment.
How to ship remains to the United States
The documents that are required for shipment of remains are:
The official Belgian death certificate issued by the local authorities
Consular Mortuary Certificate
Transit Permit from the Belgian Ministry of Public Health
Certificate of Embalming from the Institute of Thanatopraxy
Burial Permit issued by the local authorities
Permit for Transportation from local authorities
Medical certificate showing cause of death, signed by attending physician
Affidavit by undertaker
The above documents are generally gathered by the undertaker.
How to send ashes to the United States
The following is required to send ashes to the United States:
Human ashes have to be transported in a sealed urn and have to be accompanied by a certificate, issued by the crematorium, stating
