[quote user="Clair"][quote user="nectarine"]Some notes on bereavement, the process of registering a death in France and the subsequent probate procedures would be very helpful. It may seem a distasteful subject but it will happen to all of us one day and far better to know in advance what to expect and how to deal with it. [/quote] I have been putting something together and I would still appreciate any input about the matter in general and about repatriation specifically. [/quote] Clair Not a distasetful subject at all - just part of life....my husband died suddently and without warning just 12 weeks ago, if some notes, as you descibe had been available it would have/be most helpful. I have done various seraches on the internet for such help, just a simple list of what to do, what to expect and as Britgirl says it was a shock not to have any details of the cause of death, we still dont know, the GP shrugged his shoulders and said it was "probably" a heart attack. Interenet seraches only seem to bring up details on what to do if there is a death abroad such as whilst on holiday. I am in a very dark place at the moment but if you Clair would like any assistance with putting together some info I would be happy to help via PM. Stephanie