# Cremation Act 1902, Section 5: Site of crematorium.


No crematorium shall be constructed nearer to any dwelling-house than two hundred yards, except with the consent, in writing of the owner, lessee and occupier of such house, nor within fifty yards of any public highway, nor in the consecrated part of the burial ground of any burial authority.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Edw7/2/8/section/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/cremation-act-1902/section-5
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