Exhumation of Human Remains
It is unlawful to remove human remains, including cremated remains, from a place of burial without first receiving permission from the relevant authority. Permission of the Home Office or Diocese must be obtained before an exhumation can proceed.
What to do
If it is decided to remove remains, for whatever reason, it must be established whether these are buried in consecrated or general ground. Generally, if buried in consecrated ground, application must be made to the Diocese and, if general ground, to the Home Office. If the ground is owned by the City Council, approval must also be obtained from the Burial Authority (Bereavement Services).
In some cases, the permission of both the Home Office and Diocese may be required.
For further advice and application forms, please contact us:
Bereavement Services
City Road Cemetery
City Road
Sheffield
S2 1GD
Tel: (0114) 239 6068
City Road
Sheffield
S2 1GD
Tel: (0114) 239 6068
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