Marriages, baptisms and burials: guidance for the clergy

This booklet provides support and guidance to members of the clergy on their role and responsibilities relating to:

  • burials
  • issuing of a certificate of name given in baptism
  • ensuring that the legal requirements of marriages solemnized in accordance with the rites and ceremonies of the Church of England or Church in Wales are met

Download the booklet from the Home Office website.

To ensure you always have the most up-to-date guidance, please avoid downloading this PDF and instead view the latest version directly on the government website.

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