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