Open date: 16 July 2007
Close date: 22 October 2007
Responses published: 21 May 2008
This consultation invited comments on the proposed modernisation and consolidation of the Cremation Regulations 1930 as amended. It invited discussion of a proposed new right of applicants to inspect cremation forms. The response report outlines the conclusions reached and the next steps.
Consultation paper
This paper set out for consultation a draft set of consolidated Cremation Regulations, replacing the 1930 Regulations which are now regarded as out of date and confusing. A small number of policy changes were included. The consultation was aimed at all those involved in all aspects of cremating bodies.
- Consultation paper: updated 10 August 2007 [PDF 0.47mb, 110 pages]
- Consultation paper corrections: 10 August 2007 [PDF 0.02mb, 1 pages]
- Summary of questions [Word 0.05mb, 3 pages]
Responses
This report summarises the responses received to the consultation. It includes the government response to the points raised and outlines the conclusions reached and the next steps.
- Response to consultation [PDF 0.12mb, 28 pages]
Contact details
Further copies of this report and the consultation paper can be obtained by contacting the address below:
Brian Patterson
Coroners Unit
Ministry of Justice
5th floor, Steel House
11 Tothill Street
London SW1H 9LH
Tel: 020 7210 0031
Fax: 0870 739 5849
