Government advice

27 June 2022 The Ministry of Justice has provided an update on changes to the cremation regulations which have been amended to align with Section

23 May 2022 The Ministry of Justice has provided an update on the planned changes to the cremation regulations as part of the wider implementation

23 May 2022 The Scottish Government is progressing implementation of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 and the related regulations, codes of practice and

10 March 2022 The Cremation (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 have now been laid before Parliament. The effect of the Regulations will be to

16 February 2022 The Coronavirus Act 2020, which introduced easements to death certification processes and cremation forms, expires at midnight on 24 March 2022. Some

23 December 2021 Critical workers’ exemption The Scottish Government has confirmed that businesses and organisations providing vital public services and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) industries

23 December 2021 The First Minister of Wales announced strengthened measures for Wales which will come into effect on Boxing Day. The following guidance relates

23 December 2021 On 21 December, as a consequence of the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, the First Minister set out new protective measures. 

20 December 2021 In recent meetings with representatives of the UK Government and devolved administrations, discussions have focused on the Covid variant Omicron and its

17 December 2021 Regulations and guidance: On 14 December the First Minister outlined new measures and guidance that will come into effect tomorrow, 17 December,