Description
What is a Cremation Certificate?: Proof of cremation, issued by local council or private crematorium.
Category: Civil Record (Birth, Death, Marriage certificate)
Can I Legalise?: Your cremation certificate can be legalised.
Acceptable Formats for Legalisation:
FCDO accepts the document in the following formats:
- Your original document signed by an official of the local council where the cremation took place
- Your original document issued by a private crematorium
- A photocopy or printout of your cremation certificate
Requires Solicitor/Notary Certification?: No, but original must contain a wet ink signature or a wet ink/embossed seal and a date from the issuing authority.
Requires Submission as Originals?: No.
Important Notes: Wet ink signature/seal/date.
Common Use: Repatriation of ashes, inheritance.
Requires Embassy Attestation?: Yes, for non-Hague countries (e.g., UAE, Qatar).