The Embassy can assist family and friends in the event of the death of a U.S. citizen in The Bahamas. However, funeral homes in The Bahamas are generally well versed on the requirements of shipping remains to the U.S. and can complete the necessary paperwork to export the remains to the United States or to prepare the remains for local burial. Procedures and costs for the disposition of remains varies throughout The Bahamas.

For additional information regarding the death of a U.S. citizen please see the Embassy website at https://bs.usembassy.gov/services/#emergencyassistance . Under U.S. Citizen Services, select “Death of a U.S. citizen”.