Death in itself is distressing and unfortunately, the administrative procedures which must be followed can be an additional unwelcome burden. These pages are designed to provide some useful help and advice with the arrangements for dealing with a death.
Arranging a funeral
Information on how to arrange a funeral
Registering a death
Waltham Forest life events pages offering information and advice regarding registering a death and still birth
Cemeteries
Cemetery regulations and details on Chingford Mount and Walthamstow cemeteries
Funeral expenses
Current fees for Chingford Mount and Walthamstow Cemeteries
Coroner's office
Information on the role of the Coroner's office; helpful explanations on inquests and post mortem procedures
Crematoriums
Locations of crematorims near Waltham Forest
Exhuming a dead body
Information on the Home Office web site about exhumation and Environmental Health Officer involvement, further licence advice and application
Frequently asked questions
Common questions regarding bereavement
Public mortuary service
Information on the public mortuary service, includes links to Her Majesty's Coroners Eastern District of London
Repatriation of remains
Information on the processes involved to repatriate a body from abroad to England or Wales
