[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 22, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 22CFR72.10]

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                       TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS
 
                     CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE
 
PART 72--DEATHS AND ESTATES--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 72.10  Local burial.

    (a) Arrangements for funerals. When the responsibility for local 
burial falls on the consular officer (see Sec. 72.9), he should endeavor 
to carry out the expressed instructions of the deceased or, in the 
absence of such instructions, the wishes of the next of kin. Funeral 
services should be conducted in accordance with the rites of the 
religious faith of the deceased, if known. In each instance the consular 
officer should notify known friends of the deceased and other interested 
persons in the consular district (such as any American community 
organizations) of the date and place of the funeral. When practicable, 
the services should be attended by a member of the consular staff.
    (b) Report to relatives. The next of kin, or other person whose 
wishes have been considered in making the arrangements for local burial, 
should be informed by letter of any funeral service that is held.
    (c) Erection of markers. If the consular officer is requested to 
make arrangements for the erection of markers on graves, he may assist 
to the extent of ascertaining any feasible procedure for making local 
arrangements and effecting direct remittance for this purpose, and 
informing the interested party accordingly.
    (d) Upkeep of graves. The maintenance and repair of graves of 
persons whose remains are interred abroad, including officers and 
employees of the Foreign Service, is not a proper charge against 
official funds unless specifically authorized. If the consular officer 
is requested to make arrangements for the upkeep of graves, he may 
assist to the extent indicated in paragraph (c) of this section with 
respect to the erection of markers.

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