Burials and Cremations

Burials Register

Local authorities maintain a public register of all burials in local authority burial grounds.

Coroner Service Support

Local authorities support the appointment of coroners to investigate the cause of sudden and unexplained deaths and issue death certificates to the next-of-kin.

Crematoria

Local authorities may provide crematoria as an alternative to burials.

Exhumation Licence

You must apply to the local authority for an exhumation licence to exhume the remains of a deceased person.

Grave Opening and Closing

Local authorities may provide grave opening and closing services in local authority owned burial grounds.

Grave Owners Register

Local authorities maintain a public register of grave owners in local authority burial grounds.

Gravedigger Registration

Local authorities may require gravediggers in local authority owned burial grounds to register with them.