![]() ![]() If the deceased is to be buried in South Africa, the embassy or mission will assist with the paperwork and arrangements with regards to transportation of the body to South Africa. The country in which the death occurs must issue a death certificate and a certified copy of the death certificate must be submitted to the South African embassy or mission when reporting a death. Reporting a death that occurred outside South Africaĭeaths of South African citizens and South African permanent residence permit holders that occur outside South Africa must be reported to the nearest South African embassy or mission abroad. No burial may take place unless authorised by way of a burial order (Form BI-14). These designated people may also issue burial orders. This report can be issued only by someone whom the Department of Home Affairs has authorised to do so (this includes traditional leaders, members of the SA Police Services and authorised undertakers). The following people have to complete different sections of this form:Ī medical practitioner (where a medical practitioner is not available to complete this form, in rural areas for example, a traditional leader may complete the form)Ī Home Affairs official (where an official from the Department of Home Affairs is not available then a member of the SA Police Services may be approached to complete the form)Ī Death Report (Form BI-1680) will be issued after a death has been registered. South African mission, embassy or consulate, if the death occurred abroadįuneral undertakers who are appointed and recognised by the lawįorm BI-1663 (Notification of death/still-birth) must be completed when reporting a death. South African Police Service members, especially in areas where the Department of Home Affairs has no offices Specific officers at the Department of Home Affairs The Births and Deaths Registration Act requires that a person’s death be reported to any one of the following people: ![]()
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