Guidance

Crematorium managers: guidance on cremation regulations and forms

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 cremation guidance has been revised to reflect the changes to the Cremation (England and Wales) Regulations 2008 provided by Cremation (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 which came into force on 25 March 2022.

The forms remain unchanged, however, the cremation certificate (form Cremation 5) has now been permanently removed.

The amended Regulations and revised guidance will be in force from March 2022.

This guidance covers the forms you need to complete when arranging a cremation and gives information on your other responsibilities.

Published 20 February 2012
Last updated 25 March 2022 + show all updates
  1. Guidance updated.

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

  3. Guidance updated.

  4. First published.