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.