The death of a Filipino citizen abroad must be reported to the Embassy, which in turn will forward the Report of Death to the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila, for onward transmittal to the Office of the Civil Registrar General. 

It is important to report and register the death of a Filipino citizen abroad to facilitate social security, death benefits and insurance claims by the next-of-kin (NOK), as well as for legal purposes. This Report is issued upon the application of the Consular Mortuary Certificate that is required for the repatriation of remains. 

Basic Requirements: 
•  Duly accomplished downloadable application form (CLICKE HERE) (4 photocopies), application fee of €25.00.

•  Certificate of Death (with corresponding international english translation if not in english) (original and 4 photocopies)

•  Original and four (4) photocopies of the following:

     - Medical Certification of Death.

     - Certificate of Cremation, if remains were cremated. 

•  “Negative Result” Certification from PSA for death that took place more than one year ago.

(Note: kindly have all the document translated into English and have the translation notarized, before having it Apostillized.)

• Affidavit executed by the Next-of-Kin (NOK) on their decision on the disposition of remains (gratis).

• Passport/Seaman´s book of the deceased (original and 4 photocopies)

• Passport of the deceased’s next-of-kin or informant 

Sealing of Casket - fee of €60.00 

Requirements for the issuance of Consular Mortuary Certificate 
• Certificate of Death issued by the local civil registrar showing the name, age, and nationality of the deceased, as well as the date and place of death (with corresponding international english translation if not in english) (original and 4 photocopies)
• Medical certificate indicating the cause of death certified by a physician (with corresponding international english translation if not in english) (original and 4 photocopies)
• A Certificate issued by the Funeral Service provider, stating that the body was properly treated in accordance with internationally accepted health practices; that it is in sanitary condition consistent with existing standards for overseas shipment; and that the casket has been hermetically sealed and contains only the remains of the deceased (with corresponding international english translation if not in english) (original and 4 photocopies)

• If cremated –  Cremation Certificate/Permit (with corresponding international english translation if not in english) (original and 4 photocopies)
• A Certificate of non-contagious disease issued by the proper authority, stating that the remains to be shipped did not originate from a place (with corresponding international english translation if not in english) (original and 4 photocopies)

• A Transfer Permit issued by the proper health authority at the place where transportation begins (with corresponding international english translation if not in english) (original and 4 photocopies)
• Airway bill 
• Name and contact details of person receiving the body in the Philippines 

• Application fee of €25.00.

N.B. Next of Kin (NOK) should have previously hired the services of a funeral service provider. 

Downloadable Form: