If the next of kin cannot be traced or if they do not have the financial means to consider any of the above options, a pauper's burial can be requested. The local authorities will then take the mortal remains of the deceased and deal with it according to local legislation. The exact location of the grave, if buried, will be provided to the next of kin.   Once the next of kin made a decision, an affidavit must be signed and forwarded to the department, marked for the attention of the Chief Directorate: Consular Services.