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Cremation forms and guidance

Forms for applying for a cremation, including certificates and authorisation forms for doctors, funeral directors and crematorium managers.

Published 2 January 2010

• From: Ministry of Justice

This page is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).

Cremation forms

1. Cremation application form
   • 6 April 2018
   • Form
2. Apply to cremate body parts
   • 6 April 2018
   • Form
3. Application form for the cremation of a stillborn baby
   • 6 April 2018
   • Form
4. Cremation medical certificate
   • 6 April 2018
   • Form
5. Confirm details of the cremation medical certificate
   • 6 April 2018
   • Form
6. Certificate of coroner
   • 6 April 2018
   • Form
7. Certify an anatomical examination
   • 6 April 2018
   • Form
8. Certify the release of body parts for cremation
   • 6 April 2018
   • Form
9. Certify a stillbirth
   • 6 April 2018
   • Form
10. Authorise the cremation of a dead person
    • 6 April 2018
    • Form
11. Certify cause of death following a post-mortem examination
    • 6 April 2018
    • Form
12. Authorise the cremation of body parts
    • 6 April 2018
    • Form
13. Authorise the cremation of a stillborn child
    • 6 April 2018
    • Form

Guidance for cremation forms

1. Cremation: guidance for applicants
   • 6 April 2018
   • Guidance
2. Funeral directors: guidance on cremation regulations and forms
   • 6 April 2018
   • Guidance
3. Medical practitioners: guidance on completing cremation forms
   • 31 October 2019
   • Guidance
4. Crematorium managers: guidance on cremation regulations and forms
   • 6 April 2018
   • Guidance
5. Crematorium medical referees: guidance on cremation forms
   • 31 October 2019
   • Guidance

Published 2 January 2010