Cremation: statutory forms

These seven statutory application forms and guidance notes (where applicable) have been made under the Cremation (Scotland) Regulations 2019, which came into force on 4 April 2019. The forms are specific to different scenarios - see the table below for further information.

These statutory forms must be used to apply for a cremation at any crematorium operating in Scotland. Paper and electronic versions of the forms, containing the relevant logo and address pre-filled, are available directly from each crematorium.

If you are arranging a funeral, and you are using a funeral director they will be able to advise you about which form you will need to complete and will provide one for the crematorium where the service will take place.

If you are not using the services of a funeral director and are making the arrangements yourself, you should speak to your chosen crematorium directly to make the necessary arrangements for the cremation.