After-death arrangements

After-death arrangements

Deaths caused by a fire incident are considered unnatural deaths. The deceased’s body must be transferred to a Public Mortuary and reported to the Coroner. During this process, family members are required to attend the mortuary for identification of body and may need to meet with a forensic pathologist.

The following sections provide information on death registration, cremation or burial, interment of cremated ashes, as well as options such as Garden of Remembrance and sea scattering. Families may follow the legal procedures to make appropriate arrangements for their loved ones.

In addition, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) has prepared “A Guide to After-Death Arrangements”, which can be downloaded here.