SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 20Burial grounds
Discharge of functions by nominated undertaker
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1
Where the nominated undertaker removes remains in relation to the removal of which a licence has been granted under paragraph 2(1) or (2), it must carry out in accordance with the reasonable requests of the licensee—
a
its functions under paragraph 3 or 4 with respect to disposal of the remains, and
b
if it removes any monument to the deceased, the functions under paragraph 7 with respect to disposal of the monument.
2
In a case where more than one licence is granted under paragraph 2(1) or (2) and the licensees make different reasonable requests for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), the nominated undertaker must carry out the functions referred to in that sub-paragraph in accordance with directions given by the Secretary of State.
3
Directions under sub-paragraph (2) may include directions that—
a
a licensee may apply to the county court to determine how remains or a monument are to be disposed of, and
b
how the remains or monument are to be dealt with pending the court's determination.