If death had occurred overseas, it should be registered with the relevant foreign authorities where the death occurred.

You will require a permit from the National Environment Agency to transfer human remains from overseas to Singapore for cremation or burial.

If the deceased was a Singapore citizen or Singapore permanent resident, the deceased’s next of kin will then need to report the death to the Registry of Births and Deaths in Singapore. A proxy can also report the death with a letter of authorisation and identification document of the deceased’s next of kin.