SPECIAL CONSULAR SERVICES

Death of an American Citizen

If an American citizen dies in Ireland, the death should be reported to the Special Consular Services (SCS) Unit of the American Citizen Services Section.  If the next of kin was not with the deceased at the time of death and has not been contacted, we will notify them of the death and will work with them to carry out their wishes with regard to burial or repatriation of the deceased.  The SCS can also, with the next of kin's permission, act as a liaison between the family and local authorities.  We will prepare the necessary documents to allow the family to return the remains to the United States, if that is their wish.  We also preprare a Report of Death of an American Citizen abroad document, based on the Irish death certificate, which can be used in the U.S. for most legal purposes.  The financial responsibility for the remains rest with the deceased's next of kin.

The SCS Unit can be contacted at (+353 1) 6688777, ext. 2411 or 2413.  Our 24 hour emergency number is (+353 1) 6689612.  We can also be reached by Email.