We are responsible for the law and policy on cremation. We appoint crematorium medical referees and we also provide guidance on the cremation legislation, in particular to doctors who complete the various statutory forms that enable cremation to take place.
The main legislation is the Cremation Act 1902, the Cremation Regulations 1930 and further regulations made under the Cremation Act. The last amendments to the Cremation Regulations came into effect on 14 February 2006.
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