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CREMATION
No one can be cremated until the cause of death is definitely known. There are certain forms that you will be required to sign. Local authorities govern the costs of the crematoria. Ashes can be scattered in a garden of remembrance, or in a favourite spot. They can be buried in a churchyard or cemetery or they can be kept.
BURIAL
There will normally be a request for a churchyard or cemetery. The Church of England has set fees for burials of which we will advise you. The costs may be higher for the burial of someone who lives outside the Parish. Many churchyards are no longer open for burial, because there is no space left. If a space has been paid for in a cemetery, there will be a Deed of Grant. Local authorities own most multi-denominational cemeteries, so fees may vary.
SOLICITORS
You should ascertain if the deceased made a Will and consult the Solicitors who hold it, to see what the deceased wished regarding the Funeral. The Will also discloses the names of the executors or the persons legally entitled to deal with the deceased's estate. Your Solicitor will assist you with the administration of the Will and any questions relating to taxation that may arise.
HOW A DEATH IS REGISTERED
The death must be registered at the local Office of Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages in the district where the death occurred, as soon as possible, usually within five days of the death, (unless the Registrar extends this period). The doctor who certified death will issue a certificate that you must take to the Registrar. If the death has been referred to the Coroner, the procedure is slightly different, and we will advise you concerning this.
WHO MAY GO AND REGISTER A DEATH
Regulations state that only certain people can register a death with the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Deaths in a private residence, hospital, nursing home, rests home, etc.
a. A relative of the deceased who was present at the time of death.
b. A relative of the deceased, in attendance during the last illness.
c. A relative of the deceased residing in the same local district.
d. A person present at the time of death.
e. The occupier, ie: the Matron or Officer in Charge of a nursing
home or rest home, provided they knew of the illness before the
death.
f. The person causing the disposal of the body, i.e.: Executor, the
Solicitor or similar.
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