Cremations taking place in England and Wales: forms and guidance
Forms for applying for a cremation, including certificates and authorisation forms for doctors, funeral directors and crematorium managers.
This page is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).
On 9 September 2024, the Cremation (England and Wales) Regulations 2008 were amended by the Cremation, Coroners and Notification of Deaths (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2024.
Different forms and guidance are now in place depending on where a death occurred.
Cremation guidance for deaths that occurred in England or Wales
For deaths that occurred in England or Wales, and where the cremation will take place in England or Wales, the following guidance applies.
Cremation forms for deaths that occurred in England or Wales
For deaths that occurred in England or Wales, and where the cremation will take place in England or Wales, the following forms apply.
Cremation guidance for deaths that occurred in Scotland, Northern Ireland or the rest of the British Islands
For deaths that occurred in Scotland, Northern Ireland or the rest of the British Islands and where the cremation is to take place in England or Wales, the following guidance applies.
Cremation forms for deaths that occurred in Scotland, Northern Ireland or the rest of the British Islands
For deaths that occurred in Scotland, Northern Ireland or the rest of the British Islands and where the cremation is to take place in England or Wales, the following forms apply.
Updates to this page
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On 9 September 2024, the Cremation (England and Wales) Regulations 2008 were amended by the Cremation, Coroners and Notification of Deaths (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. Different forms and guidance are now in place depending on where a death occurred.
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Text 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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First published.