Collection

Cremation forms and guidance

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

Contents

Cremation forms

1. Cremation application form

   • 19 November 2014
   • Form

2. Apply to cremate body parts

   • 2 January 2009
   • Form

3. Apply to cremate a stillborn baby

   • 2 January 2009
   • Form

4. Cremation medical certificate

   • 2 January 2009
   • Form

5. Confirm details of the cremation medical certificate

   • 1 January 2010
   • Form

6. Certify an anatomical examination

   • 2 January 2009
   • Form

7. Certify a stillbirth

   • 2 January 2009
   • Form

8. Certify the release of body parts for cremation

   • 2 January 2009
   • Form

9. Authorise the cremation of a dead person

   • 2 January 2009
   • Form

10. Certify cause of death following a post-mortem examination

    • 9 January 2009
    • Form

11. Authorise the cremation of body parts

    • 2 January 2009
    • Form

12. Authorise the cremation of a stillborn child

    • 2 January 2009
    • Form

Guidance for cremation forms

1. Cremation: guidance for applicants

   • 19 January 2012
   • Guidance

2. Funeral directors: guidance on cremation regulations and forms

   • 2 February 2012
   • Guidance

3. Medical practitioners: guidance on completing cremation forms

   • 2 February 2012
   • Guidance

4. Crematorium managers: guidance on cremation regulations and forms

   • 20 February 2012
   • Guidance

5. Crematorium medical referees: guidance on cremation forms

   • 20 February 2012
   • Guidance

• Published: 2 January 2010

• From: Ministry of Justice