Key takeaway
Burial authorization needs to be placed in the right order: after certification, before burial, and only once the case file is clear enough to avoid blockages.
The main risk is not missing an abstract formality, but starting this step before clarifying the burial place, the main family contact and the documents already available.
- Comes after death certification and before burial.
- Depends on the burial place, the local process and the real status of the case.
- Coordinated with the family, the main point of contact and local contacts.
When does this step take place?
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01
Have the death certified
Without this first step, the rest of the case cannot be started in good conditions.
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02
Appoint a family reference person
A single person should centralize the information and the useful decisions at the start of the case.
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03
Confirm the burial place
You need to clarify where burial is planned before moving on.
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Prepare the useful elements
Identity, the context of the death, local contacts and the documents already available should be gathered together.
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05
Start the request linked to the burial
It is only at this stage that the request linked to the burial becomes truly clear and coherent.
What Sabil l'Ikram can coordinate
We can help you put the steps back in the right order, verify the process that applies to your situation, coordinate the flow of information between the family and local contacts, and avoid procedures launched too early or in duplicate.