UK's Law Commission proposes grave reuse to tackle burial space shortage; public consultation open until Jan 2025.

The UK's Law Commission has proposed measures to tackle the burial space shortage in England and Wales, including reusing old graves and reopening Victorian-era graveyards. Grave reuse would require public consultation and government approval, with safeguards ensuring at least 75 years since the last burial. The public consultation on these recommendations is open until January 2025, as the government supports addressing this issue.

October 03, 2024
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