next of kin

Example Sentences

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Remains can be returned to next of kin, as ashes are following cremation.

From BBC

A spokesperson said the victim's next of kin was being supported by family liaison officers.

From BBC

The names of the those who died were being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

From Los Angeles Times

Formal identification of the man who died has not yet taken place and the police said efforts were ongoing to trace his next of kin.

From BBC

But while she was delighted when the opt-out system was introduced, she didn't realise the "fatal flaw" of next of kin being able to rescind their loved one's wishes.

From BBC