Regulation 9 Amendment to the Certification of Death (Scotland) Act 2011 (Authorisation of Cremation – Death Outwith Scotland) Regulations 2015

The Certification of Death (Scotland) Act 2011 (Authorisation of Cremation – Death Outwith Scotland) Regulations 2015^f1 (“2015 Regulations”) are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (4).

In regulation 4 (procedure for determination), after “cremate” insert “or hydrolyse”.

In regulation 5 (form of certificate under section 18(3) of the Act), after “cremate” insert “or hydrolyse”.

In the schedule, for Form Y and Form Z, substitute Form Y and Form Z contained in schedule 3 of these Regulations.

Despite the amendments made by these Regulations, a Form Y or Form Z that is completed by a medical reviewer in accordance with the 2015 Regulations prior to 2 March 2026 may accompany an application for cremation made on or after that date.