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.

3

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.