Report of Death
Step 1: Step 1: The death of a Filipino national in the UAE can be reported to the Embassy by a family member, co-worker, employer/sponsor, company representative or any person concerned. The informant shall be required to accomplish the Request for Assistance or ATN Form No. 1 and submit the following requirements:
Ø Original passport of the deceased (for cancellation);
Ø Original Death Certificate (English and Arabic versions) and duly authenticated by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
Ø Letter from the company/employer/sponsor stating the following:
a. informing the Embassy about the death of the employee;
b. informing the Embassy that the family in the Philippines was informed already by the employer of the death of their kin;
c. complete name, address and telephone numbers in the Philippines and in the UAE of the person who will accompany the remains to the Philippines, if any;
d. period of employment from the date the employee was hired;
e. service benefits and other compensations from the employer
Ø A “Letter of Acceptance” from the family of the deceased is required and this document must come from DFA-OUMWA (Manila) Office or nearest DFA-Regional Consular Office (RCO). Complete name, address and telephone numbers of the family member who will receive the body upon arrival at the airport in Manila;
Ø Police Report (for unnatural death);
Ø Medical Report;
Ø Flight details of the cargo, which will carry the remains to the Philippines; and
Ø Fee of 200 AED for the two certifications to be issued by the Embassy.
Step 2: Proceed to the cashier inside the Consular Section to pay the fee of 200 AED for the two certifications to be issued.
Step 3: Return to the ATN Section to submit copies of relevant documents and receipt for the issuance of the following certifications:
a. Certificate of No Objection to the embalming of the deceased’s body – This is required by the hospital for the embalming of the body.
b. Certificate of Mortuary – This is required by the cargo services. It will be included in the big envelope, along with the deceased’s passport and death certificate as well as the envelope issued by the hospital containing the embalming certificate and certificate of no contagious disease. The said envelope will be attached to the box carrying the remains.
Step 4: Upon receipt of the confirmation of the flight of the cargo carrying the body to Manila, the Embassy will inform the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila of the date and time of the arrival of the remains for the information of the consignees and the family.
Step 5: The Embassy is no longer required to send a representative to inspect and seal the box/casket under Department Order No. 21-05 dated 5 October 2005.
