Cremation: statutory forms
Updated statutory forms and related guidance introduced by The Burial and Cremation (Applications and Registers) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025, effective from 2 March 2026.
The seven statutory application forms (included under supporting documents), originally made under The Cremation (Scotland) Regulations 2019 that came into force from 4 April 2019, have been updated. Each form applies to a specific cremation scenario, as outlined in the table below.
These statutory forms must be used for all cremation applications at any crematorium in Scotland. They may be completed electronically or printed and filled in by hand, and cremation authorities may provide versions with their logo and address already included.
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 can contact your chosen cremation authority directly to make the necessary arrangements for the cremation.
The guidance notes are no longer part of the application form and do not need to be sent to the cremation authority.
Read more about The Cremation (Scotland) Regulations 2019.
The following forms are available under Supporting documents:
|
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 |
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Contact
Email:
For any queries, 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