Death Certification and Cremation Forms

Legal requirements and procedures following a death.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
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Clinical Guidelines

Cremations taking place in England and Wales: forms and guidance
National
Guidance for registered medical practitioners on the Notification of Deaths Regulations
National
Medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD): guidance for medical practitioners
National
Coronavirus Act – excess death provisions: Information and guidance for medical practitioners (NHS England)
Local
COVID-19: death certification and cremation (BMA Guidance)
Local
UK best practice guidelines for reintroduction of death certification and cremation forms (RCPath)
Local