He will then have to fill out a separate form, countersigned by an independent doctor, in order for the cremation to take place. The funeral director will pay both doctors on your behalf. You will also need to fill in an application form for cremation which you can do at the funeral director's office. This form needs to be signed by a Justice of the Peace. Again, the funeral director should be able to organise this.
Funerals normally take place two to three days after the death.
You can chose to have the body remain in the house, in the funeral parlour or at the church. The family will normally arrange details of the service with the clergy and inform the undertaker of the arrangements. If the service is to be held in the crematorium, then the funeral director can liaise with both the clergy and the crematorium staff to organise a suitable time. The funeral director will also organise death notices for the newspapers and family wreaths. Whether you want a burial or cremation, you will need to decide on how you want the body prepared.