A cremation certificate is an official document confirming that a cremation has taken place, issued by a UK local authority or a private crematorium.Our Next Day UK Apostille Service provides official legalisation of cremation certificates through the FCDO apostille service for international use. Category: Civil Record (Birth, Death, Marriage certificate) Can I Legalise?: Your cremation certificate can be legalised. Acceptable Formats for Legalisation: FCDO accepts the document in the following formats: Your original document signed by an official of the local council where the cremation took place Your original document issued by a private crematorium A photocopy or printout of your cremation certificate Requires Solicitor/Notary Certification?: No, but original must contain a wet ink signature or a wet ink/embossed seal and a date from the issuing authority. Requires Submission as Originals?: No. Important Notes: Wet ink signature/seal/date. Common Use: Repatriation of ashes, inheritance. Requires Embassy Attestation?: Yes, for non-Hague countries (e.g., UAE, Qatar).
