Crematorium managers: guidance on cremation regulations and forms for deaths that occurred in England or Wales
Advice and guidance for crematorium managers and cremation authorities on the correct forms to use when arranging a cremation.
Applies to England and Wales
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This guidance covers the forms you need to complete when arranging a cremation and gives information on your other responsibilities.
There is different guidance 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
Last updated 9 September 2024 + show all updates
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This guidance is now only to be used for deaths that occurred in England or Wales and cremation will take place in England or Wales. For guidance on 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/crematorium-managers-guidance-on-cremation-regulations-and-forms-for-deaths-that-occurred-in-scotland-northern-ireland-or-the-british-islands
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Guidance updated.
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Revised guidance published to reflect the temporary changes to the Cremation (England and Wales) Regulations 2008 provided for in the Coronavirus Act 2020
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Guidance updated.
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First published.