Citizen Services
U.S. Citizen Services
Deaths
When an American citizen dies abroad, a Consular officer notifies the American's family and informs them of options and costs for disposition of remains. Costs for preparing and returning a body to the U.S. are high and must be paid by the family. In all cases, the death of an American citizen, whether resident or tourist, should be reported to the Consulate so an official Report of Death of an American abroad can be completed. This document, which is in English, is helpful in handling estate matters in the United States.
For more information on death of U.S. Citizens Abroad click here.
For a list of funeral homes in Merida's Consular district, please click here.