1.
The death of
Indian nationals at Saudi Arabia due to natural / unnatural
reasons like traffic accident, work related accident, suicide,
murder etc, is to be intimated to (i) the nearest Police
authorities, (ii) next of kin in India, and (iii) the nearest
Indian Mission. The mortal remains can either be buried at Saudi
Arabia or transported to India.
2.
The next of kin
has to send their consent that he/she has no objection for the
local burial or transportation of mortal remains to India. They
may authorize the sponsor, close relative/ friend or any other
person known to them, to take charge of the body for local
burial or transportation to India and settle death compensation
in case of accident and death while performing duty.
3.
The hospital will
provide Medical Report or Death Intimation Report. Based on this
Police Department will issue Police Report.
4.
The details of
personal items of the deceased are to be listed in front of
witness and handed over to authorized representative.
5.
The authorized
representative may contact this Consulate General with copies of
death documents and obtain No Objection Certificate (NOC) for
local burial or transportation to India.
6.
On receipt of No
Objection Certificate, the mortuary authorities will release the
dead body for local burial. They will also issue Burial
Permission Certificate for cemeteries for burial.
7.
The mortal remains
of Non- Muslims can also be buried at Jeddah in Non-Muslim
Cemetery, on payment of fees. At present this cemetery is under
the supervision of Consulate General of France, Jeddah.
8.
In case of
transportation to India, the mortal remains are to be embalmed
at mortuary. Fees for embalmment are SR.2093/- which is to be
deposited with the hospital. Fees for coffin is (approx.
SR.800/-). and to be paid
at the mortuary. After obtaining clearance from Police
authorities/ Governorate hospital authorities may be contacted
for embalmment of mortal remains. Iqama of the deceased is to be
submitted with Jawazat (Saudi Passport Deptt.) for cancellation
and Exit visa stamp should be stamped on the passport of the
deceased.
9.
All documents
(both in English & Arabic) are to be given to cargo agents for
booking the mortal remains.
10. An affidavit of willingness is
also to be submitted by the legal heirs to the Airlines office
at nearest International/ Domestic airport stating that mortal
remains would be accepted by them without any delay from the
cargo terminal on arrival from abroad. The copy of the affidavit
should be faxed to the sponsor, cargo agents and to this
Consulate General. The cargo agency may not accept cargo without
this affidavit.
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