Guidance

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.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Published: 20 February 2012
• Last updated: 9 September 2024
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  1. 9 September 2024

     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

  2. 25 March 2022

     Guidance updated.

  3. 3 April 2020

     Revised guidance published to reflect the temporary changes to the Cremation (England and Wales) Regulations 2008 provided for in the Coronavirus Act 2020

  4. 6 April 2018

     Guidance updated.

  5. 20 February 2012

     First published.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

The Cremation (England and Wales) Regulations 2008: guidance for cremation authorities and crematorium managers

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The Cremation (England and Wales) Regulations 2008: guidance for cremation authorities and crematorium managers

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Details

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.