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Paragraph 9

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If notice of objection, and of the grounds thereof, to the proposals in respect of any tombstone or other memorial placed and maintained on a grave in pursuance of a right is given—

  • by the owner of such right; or

  • by a relative of any person buried in the grave,

to the burial authority before the date specified in the notice under paragraph 3, the proposals shall not be carried out in respect of that tombstone or other memorial unless the objection is withdrawn:

Provided that if the burial authority consider that the grave has been long neglected they may make representations to the Secretary of State, and, if the Secretary of State approves, the proposals may be carried out in respect of the tombstone or other memorial after the expiration of two months after notification of the Secretary of State's approval by the burial authority to the objector.