Deaths of U.S. Citizens in Colombia

When a U.S. citizen dies abroad, a consular officer notifies the deceased's family and informs the family members about options and costs for disposition of the remains. Costs for preparing and returning the body to the U.S. must be paid by the family. A Consul prepares a Report of Death based on the Colombian death certificate, which is then forwarded to the next of kin for use in estate and insurance matters.