SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 20Burial grounds
Removal of remains by nominated undertaker
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1
In the case of remains in relation to which paragraph 1(4) applies—
a
the nominated undertaker may remove the remains, and
b
if it does so, it is to be treated for the purposes of this Act as acting under this paragraph and not under the faculty or licence mentioned in paragraph 1(4).
2
The nominated undertaker must within two months of the removal of remains under sub-paragraph (1)—
a
bury them in a place (whether or not consecrated) which is set apart for the purposes of burial, or
b
cremate them in a crematorium.
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Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the remains were buried more than 100 years ago; and in such a case the nominated undertaker must, after the removal of remains under sub-paragraph (1)—
a
within 12 months or such longer period as the Secretary of State may direct in relation to the case—
i
bury them in a place (whether or not consecrated) which is set apart for the purposes of burial, or
ii
cremate them in a crematorium, or
b
deal with them in such other manner, and subject to such conditions, as the Secretary of State may direct.