Cremation: statutory forms
Statutory forms and related guidance to be used as a requirement of the Cremation (Scotland) Regulations 2019 which came into force on 4 April 2019.
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.
| Form |
To apply for cremation of: |
Used by: |
| A1 |
Adult or child |
Relative or nominated individual |
| A2 |
Stillborn baby |
Parent or nominated individual |
| A2 |
Stillborn baby |
Health body/ hospital/ NHS |
| A3 |
Pregnancy loss on or before 24 weeks gestation |
Woman or nominated individual |
| A4 |
Pregnancy loss(es) on or before 24 weeks gestation |
Health body/ hospital/ NHS |
| A5 |
Adult or child (section 87 application) |
Local authority |
| A6 |
Body after anatomical examination |
University anatomy school |
| A6 |
Body parts after anatomical examination |
University anatomy school |
| A6 |
Body parts after hospital arranged post mortem |
Hospital |
| A7 |
Body parts after anatomical examination (where person died before Anatomy Act 1984 came into force) |
University anatomy school |
Forms
Guidance
Contact
Email: BurialandCremation@gov.scot
Post:
Burial and Cremation, Anatomy and Death Certification Team
Scottish Government
St Andrew's House (3EN)
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG