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Requirements for the Importation of Human Remains

 Before bringing a deceased loved one to the Cayman Islands, those responsible for making the final arrangements must fulfil the following requirements:

1. A signed letter requesting permission to import human remains (human ash/body) into the Cayman Islands. This must be sent via one of the following options:
   • By mail to
     DEH Director
     Department of Environmental Health
     P.O. Box 1820, Grand Cayman
     Cayman Islands KY1-1109
   • By email to dehcustomerservice@gov.ky

   Please include the following:

   • The deceased full name.
   • Place of birth (for statistical purposes only).
   • The name of person responsible for the remains.
   • Expected date of arrival of the deceased.

   All requests should be made at least 48 hours prior to the arrival of the body/ashes into the Cayman Islands.

2. A copy of the Death Certificate with cause of death (This should specify whether death was from a non-communicable or communicable disease).
3. A Cremation Certificate (if the body was cremated).
4. An administrative fee of CI $ 25 / US $ 31.25 (cash/local check/local bank draft) for local requests.

5. If sending an international bank draft, the fee is US $100.00 for cashier's cheques/drafts coming from the USA and US $300 for all cashier's cheques/drafts originating outside of the USA. 

Last Updated: 2019-07-19