2(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—U.K.
(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.