SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 20Burial grounds
Removal of remains under licence
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1
In the case of remains in relation to which paragraph 1(1) applies, the nominated undertaker must issue a licence for the removal of the remains if—
a
it receives an application in writing from a relative or personal representative of the deceased, and
b
the application is received before the end of the period of 56 days after the day on which notice relating to the remains is first published under paragraph 1(1)(a).
2
In the case of remains in relation to which paragraph 1(3) applies, the nominated undertaker must issue a licence for the removal of the remains if—
a
it receives an application in writing from a relative or personal representative of the deceased, and
b
the application is received before the nominated undertaker has removed the remains under paragraph 4(1).
3
A licensee under this paragraph may remove the remains to which the licence relates and bury them elsewhere or cremate them.
4
The nominated undertaker must pay the reasonable costs of removal and reburial or cremation under this paragraph.