Ministry of Health and Social Development
33 Admin Drive
Second Floor, West Atrium
Central Administration Building
Wickhams Cay I, Road Town,Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110
Steps to take when conducting burials of a body or cremated remains at sea.
Process
Step 1: Applicant submits the Application for Burial form with required documents (Permission to Bury, Death and/or Cremation Certificate) to the Ministry.
Step 2: Applicant returns to the Ministry within two days to collect the Permission Letter and copies for the required third parties (Funeral Home, Burial Ground Manager, and Minister/Pastor/Leader of Religious Organization).
Supporting Documents
Permission to Bury and Death and/or Cremation Certificate
Turn Around Time
Two Days
Additional Notes
The scattering of remains is allowed only in certain locations in the territory (five miles south of Norman Island or Peter Island).
Department Contact Information
Ministry of Health and Social Development
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email Address: ministryofhealth@gov.vg
| Telephone: | 1(284) 468-2272/2174 |
| Fax: | 1(284) 468-4412 |