Prepare the completed private-cremation application, relevant permission documents and contact details. Connect the funeral timetable to the booking only after FEHD confirms the available slot.
Check the deceased's details, applicant and permission
A cremation booking involves more than selecting a date. Names and identification details must agree with the permission documents, and the applicant must be reachable for confirmation. Where a licensed undertaker assists, the family should still know who is applying, who receives FEHD replies and whether the date is confirmed. Prepare the original Cremation Permit, Form 3, or Certificate of Order Authorising Cremation, Form 11, as applicable and as staff instruct. Keep the appointed undertaker's details and the family's acceptable dates together.
FEHB 135: Application for Private Cremation
FEHB 135 is a four-page application form. Obtain the latest official version before completing it; do not guess missing information. Parts requiring the applicant's own completion and signature cannot be signed by the undertaker instead.
| Part | What to check | Responsible person | Before submission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deceased's details | Names and information matching the permission documents. | Family and applicant. | Compare documents word for word. |
| Applicant's contact details | Name, contact method and recipient of notifications. | Applicant. | Ensure the telephone can be answered that day. |
| Sections C and G | Parts requiring the applicant's completion and signature. | Applicant. | Do not have someone else pre-sign or leave required parts blank. |
| Section E | Appointed licensed undertaker's details, staff signature and FEHD-recognised stamp. | Licensed undertaker. | Check these match the actual appointment. |
At the FEHD counter of a Joint Office
Where the case is handled there, a family representative brings FEHB 135 and the relevant originals for staff to check. If anything is missing, record exactly what is required and who will provide it. Before submission, check the form version, pages, signatures and telephone number. At the counter, present the cremation permission originals and provide requested information. If someone is assisting, clarify authorisation and the undertaker's details. Afterwards, record the confirmed booking, reply channel and outstanding tasks. Submission channels and online-service eligibility may change. Current FEHD requirements take precedence over the experience of another applicant.
Preferred, available and confirmed slots are different
Choose two acceptable date windows where possible. Availability depends on capacity and complete documentation at the time of application.
- Preferred date: the family's choice, not a successful booking.
- Available slot: an option FEHD can offer at the time, which may change.
- Confirmed slot: the official confirmation on which the funeral timetable can rely.
- Rescheduling: first check the existing booking, alternative availability, document requirements and reconfirmation process; then inform relatives.
Government cremation charges and arrangements for a niche after collection of ashes are separate subjects.
Keep one confirmation sheet
One person should maintain the confirmed date, time, location, contacts and remaining tasks. For example, Ms Kwok identifies two suitable dates, her son submits the form and her daughter marks the booking as awaiting FEHD's reply. They notify relatives and update the wake plan only after a slot is confirmed.
Printable pre-submission checklist
- Obtain the current FEHB 135 and complete the applicant's signature sections.
- Prepare the required original cremation permission documents.
- Check the undertaker's details, signature and recognised stamp.
- List two acceptable date windows.
- Nominate one relative to receive confirmations or changes.
Keep death registration and certified-copy requirements separate from documents ready for cremation submission.
Frequently asked questions
What is FEHB 135?
The Application for Private Cremation. Use the latest form and its instructions.
Can the undertaker sign everything?
No. The applicant must complete and sign the specified parts personally; the undertaker completes its own required details, signature and stamp.
Can we announce the funeral before confirmation?
You may explain that arrangements are provisional, but wait for FEHD confirmation before giving a definite time.
What comes first when changing the date?
Ask FEHD about the existing booking, alternatives and required steps. The main contact then updates the service team and close family.
Related guides
- Government Cremation, Ashes Storage and Niche Fees in Hong Kong
- Applying for a Public Niche in 2026: Monthly Allocation, Eligibility and Documents
- Death Registration in Hong Kong: Form 18 and Certified Copies
Contact Tim Fat Funeral
For help organising the next steps, contact Tim Fat Funeral on our 24-hour telephone 8209 9774 or WhatsApp 6238 4028. Share the family's wishes and confirmed arrangements so we can help coordinate the practical details. Religious rites should be agreed with the officiant; family and regional customs may differ.