by Damian | Sep 4, 2025 | Burial Dispute
Exhumation of Human Remains in England and Wales: Legal Framework, Procedure, and Practical Guidance (Updated September 2025) Introduction Exhumation (the removal of human remains from a place of burial) is strictly regulated in England and Wales. The law reflects the... 
by Damian | Jan 6, 2023 | Burial Dispute
See September 2025 update Can a person’s body been exhumed ? Without a License from the Secretary of State and/or in some circumstances approval approval of a proposal under the Care of Cathedrals Measure 2011 one cannot exhume. It is an offence for a body, or... 
by Damian | Jan 28, 2021 | Burial Dispute, Letters of Administration
If you’ve been watching the recent ITV drama, you’ll know that it covers the story of a woman named Alice whose husband sadly passes away after falling down the stairs off their new home. The drama depicts Alices life in the period following his death with... 
by Damian | Nov 6, 2020 | Burial Dispute
Who has the right to make funeral arrangements for the Deceased? The starting position is the Executor. See September 2025 update Whilst it is thankfully not common, we advise from time to time on disputes concerning burial. The executor has a primary duty to dispose...
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