Funerals

Guidance on the funeral process and options

Documents needed to arrange a funeral

Burials

You will need a Green Certificate for Burial (Form 9) from the Register Office.

If the coroner was involved, you will need an Order for Burial (Form 101). The coroner will send this directly to the Funeral Director.

Cremation

You will need an Application for Cremation (Cremation 1 - this has replaced Form A) signed by the next of kin or executor.

If the coroner was involved a Green Certificate for Burial (Form 9), or Order for Cremation (Form E) will be issued. The coroner will send this to the Funeral Director.

Medical forms (Cremation 4, 5 and 10) are completed by doctors who dealt with the deceased. The Funeral Director will deal with this.