# The Coroners (Investigations) Regulations 2013, Regulation 20: Release of bodies

Extent: E+W

(1) A coroner must release the body for burial or cremation as soon as is reasonably practicable.
(2) Where a coroner cannot release the body within 28 days of being made aware that the body is within his or her area, the coroner must notify the next of kin or personal representative of the deceased of the reason for the delay.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1629/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/coroners-investigations-regulations-2013/regulation-20
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