The death of a U.S. citizen, whether resident or tourist in the United Kingdom, should be reported to the nearest Embassy or consulate so that a Report of Death of a U.S. Citizen Abroad can be issued. This document is necessary to settle legal and estate matters in the United States.

For additional information regarding the death of a U.S. citizen please see the Embassy website at: https://uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/death-of-a-u-s-citizen/

If you would like to speak to someone directly regarding the death of a U.S. citizen in the United Kingdom, call the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate:

London: 020 7499 9000
From the U.S. 011 44 20 7499 9000
Outside of office hours: 020 7499 9000

Belfast: 028 9038 6100
From the U.S. 011 44 28 9038 6100
Outside of office hours: 020 7499 9000

Edinburgh: 0131 556 8315
From the U.S. 011 44 131 556 8315
Outside of office hours: 020 7499 9000

The Embassy or nearest consulate can assist family and friends in the event of the death of a U.S. citizen in the United Kingdom. However, funeral homes in the United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom. Information specific to each location is provided on the Embassy website at https://uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/death-of-a-u-s-citizen/ .

For additional information regarding the death of a U.S. citizen please see the Embassy website at https://uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/death-of-a-u-s-citizen/ .