Claim: The removal of cremation form 5 means that people are being cremated against their family's wishes.
Fact-check: Covid-19 victims cannot be cremated against their wishes - Full Fact
Verdict: it is true that cremation form 5 has been suspended, but this does not mean people are being cremated against their wishes or the wishes of their family. in fact, the coronavirus act specifically prevents this.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Sarah Turnnidge
Date published: 2021-06-18T00:00:00