Death of a British national abroad in suspicious circumstances

As well as the support which we can offer if someone dies from natural causes, we can also suggest the best way to raise any concerns with the local authorities if there is evidence of someone dying in suspicious circumstances.

Basic information

We can also offer basic information about the local police system and legal system, including any legal aid that is available.

If required, we can provide lists of local lawyers and interpreters (although we do not pay for either) and, where possible, details of support groups.

In all cases where you, as next of kin, have concerns about the circumstances surrounding the death, we suggest you get professional legal advice.

Can't investigate ourselves

We cannot investigate deaths ourselves and, in many countries, investigating authorities and the courts will not answer enquiries, including from our own staff. If this is the case, it is very important to consider appointing a local lawyer who can look after your interests in court and follow any trial for you.

Standards vary

We will consider making appropriate representations to the local authorities if there are concerns that the investigation is not being carried out in line with local procedures or if there are justified complaints about discrimination against the person who has died or their family. The standard of investigative procedures and expertise varies greatly across the world.

Meeting family representatives

Consular staff in London are available to meet family representatives. They will contact the next of kin if the investigating authorities tell us about any new developments. Where possible, if the next of kin visits the country where the person died during the early stages of the investigation and initial court hearings, our staff there may be able to meet them.

Bereavement

There are a number of organisations in the UK that can help bereaved families and friends come to terms with a death, whether the death was natural or otherwise. Some, such as Support after murder and manslaughter, can help you face the problems and difficulties that arise from death overseas under suspicious circumstances.

We also have a leaflet called Victims of crime abroad  [PDF 329KB, new window] which you may also find helpful. You can find details on our travel website under 'Our publications'.

M.I.C. Undertakers 

17 Odunlami Street
P.O.Box 8535
LAGOS
Tel: 2637931, 2633648, 2633020
Fax: 2633648
Mobile: 0803 316 0097, 0802 326 3575, 08055550707
Director: Mr Tunji Okusanya
Email: MIC_funerals@hotmail.com
 
Ebony Funeral Services 

Head Office
7 Igbosere Road, Lagos
Tel: 2646393, 2636242, 2601076, 2601077,
Fax: 2636242
Director: Mr Harrison
GSM: 0803 307 0527
0803 335 3556 0803 328 2922 0803 323 8836
0803 354 5293
Assistant: Mr Lanre Da Silva. Manager: Mr Saheed Akintunde 
Email: anything@ebonyfuneralservices.com
Branch Office

18 Odunlami Street, Lagos
Tel: 01 2632501
Website: http://www.ebonyfuneralservices.com/

TOS FUNERALS

Gbagada General Hospital (Mortuary Section), Gbagada

Managing Director: Mrs Taiwo Ogunsola (BIE)

Tel: 4700593

GSM: 0803 302 3364, 0803 319 2252, 0803 326 4140

Lekan Ogunsola Memorial House

Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Mortuary Section

Ikeja

Managing Director: Mrs Taiwo Ogunsola (BIE)

(Formerly General Hospital, Ikeja)

Telephone: 4714513, 8929171, 7920344

GSM: 0803 302 3364, 0803 326 4140 (24 Hours)

Block K, Plot 16 CMD

Ikeja Business District

Ikeja

Managing Director: Mrs Taiwo Ogunsola (BIE)

OMEGA FUNERAL HOME

Cypstolu Obuzes Street

Off King's Avenue

Ojodu-Berger, Ikeja

Telephone: 0700 38637257, 0808 321 0384, 0807 431 5975

0703 381 1647, 01 790 9510, 01 814 8182

Business Development Manager: Jude Omeogu

Managing Director: Bunmi Martins

Email: sales@omegafunerals.com

Info@omegafunerals.com

Website: www.omegafunerals.com

 
This list is provided by the Consular Section of the British High Commission, Lagos for the convenience of enquirer but neither HMG nor any official of the British Deputy High Commission take any responsibility for the competence or probity of any firm on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given.