Guidance

Cremation: guidance for applicants for deaths that occurred in Scotland, Northern Ireland or the British Islands

Guidance for applicants for cremation. This guidance should be used for deaths that occurred in Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man, and where the cremation is to take place in England or Wales.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Published: 9 September 2024

Documents

Cremation: guidance for applicants for deaths that occurred in Scotland, Northern Ireland or the rest of the British Islands

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Details

Information on how to organise a cremation, including how to apply for a cremation, declare your wishes regarding ashes, request medical certificates and declare fitted implants.

There is different guidance if the death occurred in England or Wales and the cremation will take place in England or Wales.  

Published 9 September 2024