How to arrange a burial at sea in the UK marine area
Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.
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How to use the service
You require the following before you apply for a marine licence for a burial at sea: a death certificate a Certificate of Freedom from Fever and Infection (available from the deceased person’s GP or hospital doctor) a Notice to a Coroner of Intention to Remove a Body out of England (available from the coroner in exchange for a Certificate of Disposal provided by the registrar) a signed DNA sample consent form (required for The Needles site only) A credit or debit card to pay for the marine licence.
Requirements
Conditions will be on a marine licence. The burial at sea must be carried out in accordance with the conditions on the marine licence. The conditions included on burial sea marine licence require the following: A certificate of death to be available for inspection upon request. A certificate confirming the deceased is free from fever or disease to be available for inspection upon request. A signed acknowledgment of the coroner on receipt of notice of intention to remove a body out of England to be available for inspection by upon request. The body of the deceased must not be embalmed. The deceased must only be lightly clad in biodegradable material. Canvas shrouds must not be used. Where DNA samples have not been taken, an identification tag of plastic (or other durable material) to be attached around the neck of the deceased, and punchmarked or indelibly marked with the telephone number and reference number of the undertaker. The coffin must be constructed of solid softwood (not venee
Official source
How to arrange a burial at sea in the UK marine area
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