help needed quick

[dave65]

Guys
I need some urgent help, sadly my wife died on christmas eve for many reasons returning her body to leyte is not going to be practical but her family would like to see her before the funeral
if she was sent home the directors say they cannot guarantee her condition on arrival for her family to see her it would be better for them to come here and see her in as good a condition as posible
how do i get emergency visas to permit a couple of them to be flown over for the funeral
the embasy seems to be closed until 7th of jan

[Manilana]

my heartfelt sympathy to you Dave. May God give you all the courage and strength in this difficult time. My prayers are with you.

[eljean]

what's the cause of death?:thats so sad....condolence...

[dave65]

Jasmine was in hospital having our son christopher he was born on the 21st by ceasarian. jasmine seemed to be doing well when on the 24th she had what she described as an asthma attack if fact a blood clot had formed and moved to her lung causing a pulmanary embalisim they tried for a long time to revieve her but to no avail

[eljean]

that is so sad to know asthma is really fatal...:bigcry: try phoning philippine embassy in London... they will tell you the best thing to do...thats what its job to look after filipino's in england....condolence again....

[dave65]

thankyou i have tried but only got an answer phone

[eljean]

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[aug06_2006]

Oh, my God!!! sorry to heard thats a very sad news.. our condolence.

[eljean]

Shipping of Human Remain or Ashes to the Philippines


For Human Remains:


<!--[if !supportLists]-->A. <!--[endif]-->Coroner’s Certificate of the Fact of Death or in its absence, an Interim Death Certificate issued by the Coroner’s Office

<!--[if !supportLists]-->B. <!--[endif]-->Embalming Certificate issued by the Funeral Parlor

<!--[if !supportLists]-->C. <!--[endif]-->Free from Infection Certificate from the concerned hospital or from the local funeral parlor

<!--[if !supportLists]-->D. <!--[endif]-->Out of England Removal Certificate from the concerned UK authorities

<!--[if !supportLists]-->E. <!--[endif]-->Copy of the data page of the deceased’s passport

<!--[if !supportLists]-->F. <!--[endif]-->Fee of GBP 18.00 upon issuance by the Philippine Embassy of a Consular Mortuary Certificate

<!--[if !supportLists]-->G. <!--[endif]-->Full repatriation details and consignee’s address




For Cremated Remains:

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A. <!--[endif]-->Death certificate

<!--[if !supportLists]-->B. <!--[endif]-->Cremation certificate

<!--[if !supportLists]-->C. <!--[endif]-->Copy of the data page of the deceased’s passport

<!--[if !supportLists]-->D. <!--[endif]-->Fee of GBP18.00 upon issuance by the Philippine Embassy of a Consular Mortuary Certificate

<!--[if !supportLists]-->E. <!--[endif]-->Full repatriation details and consignee’s address

keep on phoning them,or emailing them leave message sure they will contact you back

P.S May she Rest in Peace....

[KeithD]

Jeez mate, so sorry to hear that :angry:

Try contacting the British Embassy Manilla, according to the site should be someone there;
15th - 17th Floors
L V Locsin Building
6752 Ayala Avenue
Makati City 1226
Philippines

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(63) (2) 580 8700

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[dave65]

I got through to the phil embassy they refer me to the home office
To send my darling home as a body apart from the requirements you mention there is also the £10,000 fee for transportation and even then the casket would not be chilled of anything so her body would be in a terrible state and would be extremely distressing for her family it looks as if the brit embassy in manila may be able to help with emergency visas so i am hoping to speak to them via translator and make the arrangements

[ervenescence]

Im very sorry to hear this sad news of yours, Dave. My heartfelt condolence to you and be strong for your son.

[joebloggs]

:cwm24:
sorry to hear the sad news, what can anyone say or do :angry:

[aromulus]

Our condolences.

Dom & Jet


http://www.memorialcentre.co.uk/page21.html#Repatriation%20Services

[KeithD]

It says this on the Manilla site:
If our staff have to issue an emergency travel document outside normal office hours, you will have to pay an extra fee. Before making any arrangements with our staff, consider whether you also need an exit visa from the local immigration authorities as some countries do not issue these visas outside normal office hours or at weekends.

As long as they get their finger out, I shouldn't see a problem. You may need to fax the death certificate, but then I'm not speaking from experience here.

[Durkhaima]

Our deepest condolences Dave. God bless you and your son. Durkhaima & Delboyo

[Tiggers0608]

sorry to hear that dave, Condolence ...

my uncle died in london last nov 21 (he was just visiting his daughter, blessed his soul) and they shipped his remains in the phils after 2 weeks, but we still got to view his remains for 1 week before he was burried.

yes your right it is expensive to ship her remains but my cousin said my uncle was at the hospital chapel for 2 weeks for filipinos to view his remain and they give money to help them shipped his remain.

filipinos there in winchester might help you too, i hope.

[LadyJ]

Oh my god! this is terrible, awful news!

Dave I'm definitely sure that the British Embassy in Manila will issue her mother, sister or brother a visa asap! I know this because when my grandad was in a critical condition they gave my grandad's sons and daughters a visa very quick, i mean they respond very quick! this kind of case the British EMbassy takes this very seriously, there are no other requirements just show the evidence of your wifes death.

As the other members said, try phoning the Philippine Embassy in London, British EMbassy in Manila and Citizen Advice Bureau

Condolences to you Dave and son. May God be with you and family during these difficult times.

May she rest in peace.

[ginapeterb]

Many people on this forum have given their condolences and Gina and I join with them in saying that Dave and his son and family are in our prayers over the tragic loss of his lovely wife Jasmine on Christmas Eve, I myself only saw a personal message from David when Gina and I came in from shopping today, I have to say I read it three times because I could not take it in.

I remember a couple of years ago, when David first started going out to the Philippines, specifically to Leyte to see Jasmine, I never thought I would be hearing news such as what has transpired with the tragic loss of Jasmine, I can remember when David used to call me, many times he called when Gina and I were shopping in Tesco, or maybe in the car travelling, such was his enthusiasm for getting back to the Philippines to see Jasmine.

I can remember all the times when David proudly described his wedding plans and how things had gone in Leyte when he first met Jasmine's family and how happy he was that she had consented to marrying him, I does not seem that long ago, that Jasmine arrived in UK, I know they settled in to a new life together, I don't think anything could have prepared any of us for hearing this tragic news.

I have replied to David under separate personal message, and coming up with the right words in support seems pretty hard right now, I have to say I am humbled by hearing of this most tragic set of circumstances.

David this forum is a virtual family of British-Filipino couples and their children, I know all the forum members here will want to join me in sending our heartfelt message of condolence to you and your family, I know Jasmine was your life, a part of her is with you now, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most tragic of times. love the FilipinoUK Forum.

[stuart_donnlyn]

My prayers is with you and your family.
May the spirit of your loved one rest in a land of peace, and may you find comfort in the gentle hands of the Great Spirit.

[LEAHnew]

My deepest Condolence Dave and to Jasmine's family...

[les_taxi]

dave my deepest sympathy to you,i am numbed and trully sad for you, i hope you will gain strength from your child.once again my deepest condolences.

[walesrob]

Dave, deepest condolences from Elsa and myself.

[andypaul]

Deepest condolences from myself, like other others say the Embassy are their to help and if its possible maybe worth contacting your MP if things seem to be moving slowly.

[charlwill]

My deepest sympathy to you Dave and to Jasmine's family. God bless you and be strong. From Charity and Toby

[Missyalice]

Im sorry to hear the ver sad news. My deepest condolence to Dave!

[kimmi]

My heartfelt condolences to u Dave and Jasmine's family..

[Pepe n Pilar]

Sorry to hear this tragic news, my deepest condolences to you Dave and to Jasmine's family.

[Les_lady888]

Sorry to hear about the sad news.....my condolences to you dave and family

[winner]

condolences to you dave and family

[mike1]

We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your late wife,s family .God give you strength.

[kentish]

Our deepest condolence to you and your wife's family. Please be strong for your baby.

[fred]

Dave.

Your post has really set me back today..
I'm so sorry to hear of this recent tragic event..
You obviously have a very strong character to be able to think in terms of returning her quickly to the Philippines or even to be able to post here..
You have my deepest respect and my thoughts are with you.

Obviously you have spoken to her family.
Would they accept her ashes if it were not possible to fly her home in her present state?
Did you ever discuss this with your wife?
Filipina`s are often practical minded and 10,000 quid !!...
Well
did she ever express her wishes?
Something similar did happen to people close to me a few years back and the brit embassy in manila acted shamelessly and refused any type of visa for the funeral.
I hope things go smoothly for you in whatever you and her family decide..

Regards
Fred

[vbkelly]

condolence to you dave and her family,what can i say is 10,000k is a cost of furtune to send the dead body in the philippines be practical if its hard to get the visas to her family why you don't cremate her and send the ashes to her family,try to explain to her family you can't grant what they wished to you bcoz its expensive to send the body in philippines the important is to have her a RIP

[Jay&Zobel]

Our condolences.

[dave65]

Just wanted to say a huge thankyou to all of you for your messages of condolence i have spoken to the home office here ( apparently london does not have a British Embassy) they have assured me that if i fax jasmines family a copy of the death certificate they will be able to take it to the British Embassy in Manila and will be able to obtain the visas and that if there seemed to be a problem just to get in touch for their assistance. the local philippine community have been so good and helped so much
it is still unclear if it was actually a blood clot on the lung although the symptoms were classic of this. the coroner has yet to confirm

[Alan]

Dave,

I have just arrived home from Christmas with my parents and read your devastating news.
I hope that you will take heart that Jasmine is now in very safe and loving hands. As for you and your family, I send you my deepest condolences, and be assured that I shall pray for you all at this very tragic time.
By the tone of your messages in this thread you appear to be managing to remain 'sane' throughout this awful time and I shall also pray that God gives you the strength to 'pull through' which is surely what Jasmine wants you to do.

Dave, you are not alone on this site, as I am sure you know by now - and if you need anything - help - consolation etc.... I or (I am sure) anyone here at filipinouk will be more than willing to help you in any way we can.

God bless mate - I am so, so sorry.

Al.

[gracia143]

Dave, we are so sorry to hear about the loss...eventhough we don't know you personally,we, as members of this forum thinks we are one family and so our hearts grieve with you and you are in our prayers. Be strong.

Gracy and Trevor

[chino]

My deepest Condolences are with you in this hard time. I hope you get everything sorted.

[pennybarry]

My deepest sympathy to you and her family in the Philippines. Be brave Dave, there's always good reasons why something happens, good or bad.
I wish everything will be OK soon!
pennybarry

[mhynne]

condolences to you and your family dave.. i hope things work out soon... god bless

[Louella]

it's very sad news for all of us here in the forum. Life is so short. But for you Dave, be strong, "life must go on" for you & your son. Take care always!

Louella & Iain

[robeth]

Just few days ago, me and my husband discussed a topic like this of how I want to be shipped back in the Phils in case of death. Practically I answered, "maybe cremated as its much more cheaper..."

and just read these post...I might confirm it to him and talk to my family in the Phils about it sometime...subtly and in person.

Our heartfelt condolences to you Dave.

From Rob & Beth

[prettyd30]

Our deepest condolences Dave from Julian and I...

[fred]

Just few days ago, me and my husband discussed a topic like this of how I want to be shipped back in the Phils in case of death. Practically I answered, "maybe cremated as its much more cheaper..."

and just read these post...I might confirm it to him and talk to my family in the Phils about it sometime...subtly and in person.

Our heartfelt condolences to you Dave.

From Rob & Beth

OK..Good idea but how long should you be married and living in the UK before making the decision of being buried or cremated in the UK which will be nearer to your husband and kids?

[equaliser]

Deepest condolences from me and Ashley. I'm sure everyone in this forum would be devastated by the loss of their asawa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Brian and Ashley

[eula mackay]

deepest condelences to both your families.

[Ann07]

our condolences dave....
May she rest in peace in the glory of the Most Holy Trinity

ann and family...

[Chrisirene]

My deepest condolences for your loss.

[Shamrockdave2003]

So sorry for your loss

SD

[mavid]

Our Deepest Condolence....