Public Services
Deaths
The American Embassy should be notified immediately if an American citizen dies in Cambodia. A Consul will contact the next-of-kin and provide information about disposition of remains locally or the return of the remains to the U.S. Cost of preparing and returning the remains to the U.S. is high and must be paid by the family. A Consular Report of Death Abroad based on the Cambodian death certificate is prepared and copies are forwarded to the next-of-kin. This is an official document, acceptable in any U.S. jurisdiction for the settlement of legal, financial, and estate matters. If you are in the U.S. at the time of notification of an American's death, it is suggested that you contact the Citizens Emergency Center at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. for assistance, telephone: (202) 647-5225.