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home funeral network

legal aspects

The Home Funeral Network UK offers support, education and guidance for all those involved in arranging a home based, family led funeral. We are a growing grassroots group of connected, passionate professionals and families dedicated to promoting environmentally sound, and culturally nurturing death practises.

The Home Funeral Network UK is a a “one stop shop” to find information about home funerals. Our directory will include:
up-coming events and home funeral workshops, where to find a speaker, links to home funeral guides & undertakers, celebrants, soul midwives, death doulas and artisans.

Whether you are planning a Home Funeral or you are a Home Funeral Guide, we’re here to help.

What do I have to do by law?

Within the first few days you are lawfully required to

1. Get a medical certificate from a GP or hospital doctor. You will need this to register the death.

2. Register the death within five days. You will get the documents you need for the funeral.

3. Arrange the funeral. You can legally do this with or without the services of a funeral director.

You may choose to use a funeral director but you are not required by law to use one.  Instead, you may choose to care for your loved one at home and direct the funeral yourself.

This is called a family-led home funeral. You can be involved as much as you feel comfortable with.

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