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Coffin specifications for funeral directors burying someone at sea.
The coffin you use must be made of solid softwood and must not contain any…
How to manage the burial of animal remains to prevent or limit groundwater pollution.
Annual National Statistics on deaths reported to coroners.
The BACG provides advice on burials and burial grounds.
How to carry out a groundwater risk assessment for human or animal burials.
This booklet provides guidance to members of the clergy on their role and responsibilities during burials, baptisms and marriages.
Get permission to be buried at sea in the UK marine area
Complete part B5 to apply for an on-site burial of radioactive waste permit.
Forms for burial or cremation authorities and funeral directors to claim back fees and specific expenses for a child burial or cremation.
How to manage burial grounds and cemeteries, including laws you need to follow, health and safety rules, and access rights
How to manage burials grounds, including the laws you need to follow, maintenance standards and staff training.
This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version.
A survey of burial grounds in England and Wales undertaken in 2006.
Children’s Funeral Fund for England established to ensure no parent will have to pay for their child’s burial or cremation.
Find out about the VAT liability of funeral services and other activities relating to the disposal of the remains of the dead.
How to manage the safety of unstable memorial stones in cemeteries and burial grounds.
Letter to local authorities regarding continued access to parks and public spaces including burial grounds and cemeteries.
Apply for permission to stop making burials in a Church of England churchyard.
Bereaved parents spared children’s burial and cremation costs.
A scientific review of the biosecurity and water quality risks from carcass burials in the 2001 Food and Mouth Disease outbreak.
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