# The Cremation (England and Wales) Regulations 2008, Regulation 21: Cremation of exhumed remains of deceased person who has already been buried for one year or more


The cremation of the exhumed remains of a deceased person who has already been buried for a period of one year or more may take place subject to such conditions as may be imposed by—
(a) the Secretary of State in an exhumation licence granted under section 25 of the Burial Act 1857 ; or
(b) a faculty granted by the ordinary.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2841/regulation/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/cremation-england-and-wales-regulations-2008/regulation-21
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