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U.S. Citizen Services
Death of an American Citizen Abroad
Communicating Your Decision on Disposition of Remains
Once you, the Next of Kin, have made a decision, you must send us a Letter of Instruction. To ensure that your wishes are carried out completely, please send your instructions regarding the disposition of your loved one's remains and personal effects by email or fax and courier to the American Embassy Ankara, the U.S. Consulate General Istanbul, or the U.S. Consulate Adana. Contact information is available here.
Your instructions should give your loved one's full name, telephone numbers where you may be reached and, if shipment of remains is desired, the name, address, telephone number, fax number, and email address of the U.S. funeral home you have selected to handle arrangements. Use this form to prepare the Letter of Instruction.
Contact Information
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The American Citizen Services are provided between 14:00 and 16:30 pm Monday to Thursday. You need to make an online appointment before you visit >>Online Appointment System
You may call (90) (312) 455 5555 or fax us on (90) (312) 466 5684. __________________
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