Cremation Certificate UK Apostille
If you need a Cremation Certificate to be apostilled, you can send it/them to us for apostille processing.
All Cremation Certificates, signed by an official in the local authority where the cremation takes place, will have an official, FCDO-issued, apostille certificate attached within 3 working days (or sometimes just a few hours with e-Apostille). If it is presented in any other way, can be certified by our solicitor and then apostilled.
Have a Cremation Certificate legalised with a UK apostille certificate by The Apostilles Group from just £90 digital or £95/115 paper.
Includes FCDO fees & solicitor.
Your document will be transported using Royal Mail's Guaranteed Special Delivery service to the FCDO Legalisation Office and back (where necessary).
Eligible for…
Paper Apostille
Get an FCDO issued, physical paper apostille, on your Cremation Certificate (signed by Local Authority Official)
e-Apostille
Get an FCDO issued, digital only, e-Apostille, with AES/QES digital solicitor certification on your Cremation Certificate (scan or PDF)
Paper Apostille
Get an FCDO issued, physical paper apostille, with solicitor certification on your Cremation Certificate (from Private Crematorium or PDF)
Cremation Certificate questions…
Who can get a Cremation Certificate?
It is a document provided by the crematorium to the next of kin after a cremation has been completed.
How to get a Cremation Certificate?
Typically, you won’t see the Cremation Certificate as this will be dealt with by funeral directors. There are official ways to get hold of one and the best way is through your local council or funeral director.
What is a Cremation Certificate?
A cremation certificate serves as confirmation that the cremation took place and verifies the identity of the individual who was cremated.
LEGALISATION SUPPORT SERVICES
EMBASSY ATTESTATION
The Hague Convention only applies to 83 countries, we've selected the most popular to chose from but if you need a different country we will be able to carry this out for you. Find out more here.
TRANSLATION OF APOSTILLED DOCUMENTS
Your apostilled Cremation Certificate can be translated digitally (if you need a hard copy, please let us know) in to any of 130 languages from £80
REASONS YOU MAY NEED A CREMATION CERTIFICATE LEGALISED
Proof of death abroad.
Proof of no burial/remains.