If a relative or friend dies away from home, or away from the place where they want the funeral, burial or cremation to be held, you will need to make extra arrangements to move the body.
Only a coroner can give permission to move a body out of England and Wales. This permission has to be given for all deaths, not just deaths which are reported to the coroner. You will need to give the coroner four working days notice before the body is moved (it may be possible for you to get permission sooner). After this you will be given a removal notice (sometimes called 'form 104'). Part of this is sent to the Registrar of births, deaths and marriages for your area.
Free from infection certificate
You will also need a free from infection certificate. This certificate confirms that the area where the coffin of the deceased person was sealed is free from infection. You will need to contact the Leeds Health Protection Unit for this certificate.
Leeds Health Protection Unit
Leeds Health Protection Agency Laboratory
Bridle Path
York Road
Leeds LS15 7TR
Tel: 0113 284 0611