Cremations - Introduction

All cremations are carried out in accordance with the Burial and Cremation Act 1964.

Open Hours

Cremations normally take place Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 4.15pm. Special arrangements can be made for weekends and public holidays and for cremation outside of normal working hours but additional costs apply.

Bookings

Fill out the Cremation Booking Form and give it to the Cemetery at least 24 hours before the scheduled cremation time. You can fax, post or hand-deliver forms.

The Cremation Booking Form books the time and type of service required.

The Application for Cremation is a statutory form the Cemetery needs to meet legal requirements.

• Cremation Booking Form (96Kb PDF)
• Application for Cremation (198Kb PDF)

Documents You Need to Supply

You will also need to supply:

• Death certificate of Medical Practitioner
• Permission to Cremate

Permission to Cremate needs to be signed by a medical referee. Cemetery administration can assist you with this.

The Crematorium must receive original copies of these certificates at least four hours before the scheduled cremation.

• Death Certificate of Medical Practitioner (107Kb PDF)
• Permission to Cremate (101Kb PDF)

Casket Specifications

The Crematorium must approve the casket before cremation. Caskets must be made of combustible material and the contents must comply with Crematorium guidelines to ensure safety and environmental responsibility. Please speak to Cemetery staff for details.

Cremation Procedure

If there is to be no chapel service, caskets must be delivered to the Crematorium entrance. A technician will open the entrance 10 minutes before the scheduled cremation and wait for the casket.

Family and friends may request to view the charging of the casket. Make this request when you book the cremation.

Certificates of Cremation are available any time on request, and are available 24 hours after the cremation.

Other Services to Accompany Cremation

If you require any other services in addition to the cremation – such as hiring a chapel or purchasing a plot for an ash interment - you need to request them with your cremation request.

Department Details:
Cemeteries (Parks & Gardens)