Death certificate

network_engineer · Post by **network_engineer** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:24 pm

Hi all,

My uncle passed away here in Finland while he was here as a tourist. Any idea where I can get a death certificate for him?

Thanks all.

Kind regards.

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onkko · Post by **onkko** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:36 pm

Väestönrekisterikeskus haves it, you need basic info like date of birth/name and they print it. not free but cheap.
Thats how it goes on locals, not sure if they register foreigners.
http://www.vaestorekisterikeskus.fi/

Pursuivant · Post by **Pursuivant** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:43 pm

I guess you get one from the hospital. what else would be needed then for it to be recognized I'd suggest you ask the embassy.

ilikepeanutbutter · Post by **ilikepeanutbutter** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:35 am

I have no info but wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss.

Kat

Pursuivant · Post by **Pursuivant** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:21 pm

OK, checked it out - the doctor in charge writes the death certificate so it is from the hospital. the information is then sent to the provincial government etc. but as for a foreigner who is not regitsered in Finland I don't think the maistraatti would be interested, but rather the nationals' own embassy. if you need help with the paperwork or whom to contact you can PM me

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