Resomation and Promession

Two alternative processes  to burial and cremation.  Read more about both by visiting http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14114555 

Tell us once scheme

A number of government offices need to be notifed when someone has passed away.  Click on the link for information about the Tell us Once scheme which is offered by some local authorities in England and Wales http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_188740

Exhumation applications

Exhumation applications are processed by the MInistry of Justice.  About 5 per cent of applications are for  repatriation to an overseas destination.   Sometimes a second license called a Bishops Faculty is also required.  Read the MOJ list of FAQs at  http://www.justice.gov.uk/guidance/docs/exhuming-human-remains-faq.pdf