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Cremation forms & crematorium guidance
Cremation involves a few statutory forms. We complete and submit these for the families we look after — the links below are provided so you can see what is involved.
Quick answer
Cremation in Northern Ireland requires statutory forms and the death to be registered — your funeral director prepares and submits these for you. Any pacemaker must be declared beforehand. Roselawn (Belfast), Antrim & Newtownabbey and Lakelands crematoriums serve Northern Ireland.
What happens, step by step
Leave the paperwork to us
When we arrange a cremation, we prepare and submit the necessary statutory forms on your behalf.
Medical and registration forms
Cremation requires specific medical forms and the death to be registered. We coordinate these for you.
Declare pacemakers or implants
Any pacemaker or implant must be declared before cremation, for safety — we will ask you about this.
Choose your crematorium
Roselawn (Belfast), Antrim & Newtownabbey and others serve Northern Ireland; we will advise on availability.
Resources & official links
Belfast City Council
Belfast City Crematorium — cremations & forms
Cremation information and forms for Roselawn / Belfast City Crematorium.
Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council
Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium
Crematorium information and services for the borough.
Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council
Cremation Form A (PDF)
Application for cremation — Form A.
Lakelands Crematorium
Cremation forms
Cremation forms for Lakelands Crematorium.
McClures Funeral Service
Funeral & cremation forms library
A helpful library of downloadable cremation and registration forms.
GRO / McClures
GRO73 death registration form (PDF)
Printable GRO73 death registration form.
McClures
Form B & Pacemaker declaration (PDF)
Cremation Form B and the universal pacemaker / implant declaration.
McClures
Lakelands Crematorium NI forms (PDF)
Lakelands Crematorium forms in a single printable PDF.
Need help now?
If someone has died or you are unsure what to do next, David Crymble & Sons Funeral Directors are available 24 hours a day. We can guide you step by step — whether the death has happened at home, in hospital, in a care home, or elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to fill in cremation forms myself?
No — as your funeral directors we prepare and submit the statutory cremation forms for you. The links here are for information.
Why are pacemakers important before a cremation?
Pacemakers and some implants can be hazardous during cremation, so they must be declared and removed beforehand. We handle this sensitively.
Which crematorium will be used?
That depends on your wishes and availability. Roselawn is Belfast's crematorium; others serve different areas. We will advise.
Can I choose cremation in Northern Ireland?
Yes. We will explain the options and look after all the cremation paperwork for you.
What happens to the ashes after a cremation?
The ashes are returned to the family, and you can choose to bury, inter, scatter or keep them. Our Ashes Instructions form can help you record your wishes.
Related guides
Last reviewed: June 2026 · Reviewed by: David Crymble & Sons
Sources: official guidance from NI Direct, HSC NI, MoneyHelper, Marie Curie, Cruse and the relevant councils, where applicable.
This page is for general guidance only. Requirements can change, so please check with the relevant official organisation or contact David Crymble & Sons for help.