Petition · Ministry of Justice
Reform the processes of arranging a funeral / collecting ashes
Closed
107 signatures
What the petition asks
I think that, as well as the green form, an additional step should be added to the process of requesting a cremation, collecting ashes and arranging a funeral. This should be to prove that the person arranging the funeral or collecting the ashes is the next of kin or executor of the will.
I don't think that the green form and death certificate should be sufficient proof to confirm someone has the right to collect ashes or organise a funeral. This will prevent families being caused distress by not being able to rightfully collect and bury ashes of a loved one.
Timeline
| 13 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
107
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
13 Mar 2025
Closed
13 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 12 Aug 2026.