Law Commission considers changes to update centuries-old burial laws
3rd October 2024
Old graves could be reused and closed burial grounds could be reopened to help manage the shortage of burial space, under proposals made today by the Law Commission. The proposals form part of a consultation to bring the law on burial and cremation, which in parts is over 170 years old, up to date.
Professor Nicholas Hopkins, Commissioner
Burial and Cremation Consultation
