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Holder of Right of Interment

Changing the Holder of Right

Have you been advised to update the Holder of Right of Interment?

This page will guide you through what you need to do and prepare to update the Holder of Right of Interment, or HoRoI.

The HoRoI may need to be updated if you have enquired about making changes, such as to:

  • Add a memorial tribute (Plaque or Headstone)

  • Inter (bury) ashes, or

  • Make other changes to the place of interment where the HoRoI is deceased, no longer reachable or unable instruct us to make changes to the place of interment.

If you are yet to make contact with us, you can contact us here or if you have already reached out to us, one of our customer care consultants will be in touch with you within the next 5 business days to discuss the next steps and guide you through the process to update the HoRoI.

In the meantime, the information below will help you prepare what may be required for your personal situation.

Frequently asked questions

Which best describes your situation?

The current Holder of Right of Interment (HoRoI) cannot instruct us to transfer the Right of Interment.

This may be because they:

  • are deceased

  • are incapacitated

  • cannot be contacted after diligent enquiries

You will need to provide documented evidence of your entitlement to become the HoRoI.

The current Holder of Right of Interment (HoRoI) is able to instruct us to make changes to the HoRoI.

Reasons to update the HoRoI can be:

  • Transferring the HoRoI to another person(s)

  • Adding a person(s)

  • Removing a person(s)

The current HoRoI will need to complete a Transfer of Right of Interment form.

Do you have further queries?

We understand that the process to update the Holder of Right of Interment can be overwhelming and we want to assure you that we will support you through the process. If you have already contacted us to update the Holder of Right of Interment, please allow up to 10 business days for a member of our team to contact you regarding your application. If you are yet to contact SMCT to update the Holder of Right of Interment, please contact us here and a member of our team will contact you within the next 10 business days to support you through the process and next steps.

Contact our team