Funeral directors: guidance on cremation regulations and forms
Information to help funeral directors arrange a cremation, including details of which forms to use.
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 from25 march 2022.
The guidance gives details of the forms needed for arranging a cremation and explains options for what should happen to the ashes and explains the right of an applicant (or a person they nominate) to inspect the cremation medical certificates.
Last updated 25 March 2022 + show all updates
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Guidance 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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Guidance updated.
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First published.