Deaths where the body is to be taken out of England or Wales

If a body is to be taken out of England or Wales notice has to be given to the coroner for the area where the body is. There is no restriction regarding the removal of bodies within England and Wales, but notice is needed where the removal of the body is to Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, as well as to other countries abroad.

A Form of Notice (Form 104) can be obtained from either a registrar or the coroner. Any certificate for burial or cremation that has already been issued must be given to the coroner along with the notice.

The coroner will acknowledge receipt of the notice and will state when the removal of the body can take place. This will normally be after four clear days from when the coroner received the notice. If it is urgent, the person giving notice to the coroner should speak to him or her personally since it may be possible to arrange for removal of the body sooner than the four days normally required. 

Contact details for the coroner's office can be found by visiting the coroner's page on the website Coroners Office Homepage

Last Modified: 27/06/2007 14:17:43
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