With effect from 4 April 2019, a different procedure applies to the opening of new crematoria in Scotland only.  Following the repeal of the Cremation Act 1902, section 59 of the Burial & Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 now applies to the opening of a new crematorium in Scotland, as well as separate planning/environment permissions.  This guidance note is prepared by the Scottish Government's Burial and Cremation Team.

Process Guidance Note 5/2(04) – Secretary of State’s Guidance for Crematoria 2004

Environmental Protection Act 1990, Part 1 – Secretary of State’s Guidance – Crematoria – 1995 Revision – PG5/2(95) August 1995

Environmental Protection Act 1990, Part 1 – Secretary of State’s Guidance – Crematoria – PG5/2(91) February 1991

Department of the Environment – The Siting and Planning of Crematoria – LG1/232/36 – April 1978

Air Quality Note AQ 1(05)

Air Quality Note AQ 12(05)

Air Quality Note AQ 13(05)

Air Quality Note AQ 24(05)

Air Quality Note AQ 9(06)

Air Quality Note AQ 19(06)

Air Quality Note AQ 10(07)

Air Quality Note AQ 19(07)