Guidance
When someone dies in Rwanda
Information to help the friends and family of British nationals who have died in Rwanda.
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Includes information on:
- what to do when someone dies in Rwanda
- burial and cremation
- returning bodies to the UK (repatriation)
Updates to this page
Published 6 June 2025
Last updated 6 June 2025
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Information has been added about procedures for identifying a deceased person.
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First published.
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Added link to online application for death certificates. New information on legal aid. Added a link to gov.uk for cancelling a UK passport. Adding a link to the High Commission's enquiry form.
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Publication has been reviewed and updated with more relevant information.