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If an American citizen passes away while in Afghanistan, the Embassy can provide crucial assistance to the employer and family members during this difficult time. For estate, insurance and other purposes, surviving family members need to receive a Report of Death Abroad for relatives who have passed away while outside the United States. In order to issue a Report of Death, the Consular Section will need the following documents:
Upon receipt of these documents, a consular officer will issue the Report of Death Abroad and cancel the U.S. passport. If your American friend or relative has died while you are traveling in Afghanistan, please contact the U.S. Embassy at ÷(0)700-10-8001/8002 or ÷(0)700-20-1908.
The Embassy regrets that it does not have funds available to help with the return of remains or other costs associated with the funeral arrangements. The Embassy will assist in arranging documentation for those remains shipped to the U.S., and oversee the required preparations, but all costs are the responsibility of the family.
Cremation and local burial are both simple and available options for consideration, while shipment via commercial airlines is possible, it is very expensive and takes some time.
