What happens to my Campervan if I die in Europe?

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A bit macabre I know but just preparing insurance etc for my 3 months to Portugal. Medical insurance repatriates me but I don't think recovery covers in the event of my death. Anyone any ideas?
Alan
 
runnach said:
Write it down, like your will, if I die, my body will be repatriated within my Campervan, on top of a recovery vehicle, to my homeland.
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who will pay? i doubt your recovery policy will include a clause allowing recovery of a corpse and a campervan

You cold ask your insurer if they have ever had such an ocurrence and what they advise

there are also some regulation about the transport of corpses in UK - i bet its even more regulated if the journey crosses the channel ....

My guess would be that your Estate will be responsible for its recovery and no doubt parking/storage charges would be levied whilst you slumber in a coffin on your way back to Blighty.....

This would make a great comic drama....

good luck with this...

i will follow with interest.
 
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A lot of breakdown policies will bring your vehicle home if you are too ill to drive so it might come under this.
 
I can promise you, as someone who has come closer to death than most, the fate of your camper will not be on your mind. If and when it happens you'll have bigger things to worry about.
 
helen262 said:
A lot of breakdown policies will bring your vehicle home if you are too ill to drive so it might come under this.
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I suppose if you`re dead then you`re not quite up to driving it yourself so they will provide a driver :dance:
 
Travel insurance or Campervan

Should you die because of a road accident then I would expect (?) the vehicle insurance to cover all the costs of repatriation of the vehicle and my wife (who cannot drive) !

If I were to die of natural causes or the like..( ie wife beating me to death ?)
I would expect travel insurance to do the same !

My only concern is for my wife ( who would not beat me to death)

I have put in my will..
1 If I die in Thailand then burn me as they do in Thailand
2 If travelling in Europe then burn me in UK (but take my ashes to Thailand)
End of will
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

And put them in the garden (No NOT the BBQ)
So she has to pray/chant (Buddhism) to my ashes every day ! (No No No)


Little Johnny was late for school one day...The teacher asked why
(yes you can see it coming..)
Johnny "My grandma got a burn today"
Teacher "Not badly I hope?"
Johnny "They don't bugger about at the crematorium miss !"

You may have gathered I am not religious
 
True but.....

antiquesam said:
Why do you care? You are unlikely to have any use for it.
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No but I would hope my wife could get some funds from it

Do not like the thought of it being wasted.!
But as you say.....
Ps the funds would not be needed but........?
Why should others benefit when it would be part of my "Estate" !

Terry Please note the "Scottish instinct"
 
Normally medical insurance is concerned repatriating sick, ill or dead people vehicle recovery covers exactly that,some repatriate the driver and family bt normally as a result of vehicle failure or accident not as a result of medical issues

Collette you are right transporting dead people across county borders does incur an extremely old tax that hasn't been revoked I have no idea how much or whether it still applies

CHanna
 
So..

We just need to be careful where we die !:wacko:

Ps Statistics show

1 Many die in bed
2 Many die in hospital
3 Many die at night
4 Many die in their sleep

So do not sleep in a hospital bed at night !
 
guerdeval said:
I can promise you, as someone who has come closer to death than most, the fate of your camper will not be on your mind. If and when it happens you'll have bigger things to worry about.
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but your next of kin will have enough to deal with foreign undertakers etc after you shuffle off this mortal coil - without not knowing what to do re the van - i think its a wise investigation to be undertaking now....
 
Using statistics from 20 years personal experience...
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Only one of our friends, family or ex pat acquaintances has died in Portugal .
All those who have undergone a terminal experience, have done so in their home countries.
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You're making a wise choice, coming to Portugal.
Avoid Cheap red wine in Tetra Packs, take care on roundabouts and NEVER kiss anyone who has used a budget airline, in the last 10 days..
You'll be fine.
 
Caravan club is worth investigating lots of good claim reviews I have seen ( not from dead people though)

Channa
 
Extract from my Saga insurance/breakdown cover.
If there is an accidental injury, sudden illness or death within the geographical
limits which means that there is no insured person with the insured vehicle
at the time who can drive the insured vehicle, we will pay for a qualified
person to drive the insured vehicle and up to six insured persons back to
your home in the United Kingdom. We will need to see all medical and other
evidence.
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As far as repatriation of a body from overseas to UK the most specialist firm is Kenyons.

See here

Repatriation of Dead Bodies | Kenyon International Emergency Services

When I was handling aircraft accidents insurance claims we had a copy of their operating manual to hand.

They are probably not cheap but they would take the prssure off your wife, or you in the event she died first. They know the rules in foreign countries and the local undertakers.

If your insurance, either MH or Medical covers the repatriation of a body, their fees and the transport costs should be covered.

Geoff
 
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Maybe we should have some volunteers on here as some kind of emergency camper rescue team. If you croak one of us will fly out and pick it up as long as you keep the fridge stocked with Leffe and wine and someone coughs up for the diesel and flights. I would do it but I only do about twenty miles a day so it might take a while.
 
Just had this from Safeguard, my insurance company:

Good Afternoon

In the event of a customer being unable to drive their vehicle due to bodily harm, illness or death our Safeguard Assistance European cover can repatriate the vehicle in the event of their being no other named driver able to drive the vehicle due to circumstances.

Kind Regards

Spose I only care because I don't want my kids to be saddled with the problem. My travel insurance would arrange to repatriate my body

Alan
 
my son in law would happily drive your camper back to blighty for a fee , with you in bed ,suitably wrapped of course , to save repatriation costs . not even sure it's illegal . you wouldn't be noticed till customs uk, and what could they do ?
 
n brown said:
my son in law would happily drive your camper back to blighty for a fee , with you in bed ,suitably wrapped of course , to save repatriation costs . not even sure it's illegal . you wouldn't be noticed till customs uk, and what could they do ?
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He could double up on his duty free fags and beer as well, win win situation :cheers:
 
We’ve already discussed that the shower will be out of use as we other (dead) half back. Our funeral plans kick in as soon as the corpse lands in the U.K.

Van is is James’ name ... but it is specified in his Will, that he leaves it to me. 😀. Not enough of an incentive to bump him off though!
 
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