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Cremation application form for deaths that occurred in England or Wales

The form to use when applying for the cremation of a person who has died. This form should be used for deaths occurring in England or Wales, and where the cremation will take place in England or Wales.

From:
Ministry of Justice
Published
19 November 2014
Last updated
9 September 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Application for cremation of the body of a person who has died

Ref: Cremation 1

PDF, 134 KB, 6 pages

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The form is usually completed by the nearest relative or executor of the will.

There is a different form if the death occurred in Scotland, Northern Ireland or the rest of the British Islands and the cremation will take place in England or Wales.

Updates to this page

Published 19 November 2014
Last updated 9 September 2024 + show all updates

  1. This form is now only to be used for deaths that occurred in England or Wales and cremation will take place in England or Wales. For the form for deaths that occurred in Scotland, Northern Ireland or the rest of the British Islands and cremation will take place in England or Wales, see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cremation-application-form-for-deaths-that-occurred-in-scotland-northern-ireland-or-the-british-islands

  2. Form updated.

  3. First published.

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