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The conditions that new cemetery developments, or new extensions of a cemetery, can operate under without needing an environmental permit.
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.
How to manage the burial of animal remains to prevent or limit groundwater pollution.
Complete if you are applying for a new bespoke permit.
If someone dies without a will or known family, their ownerless property (bona vacantia) goes to the crown - check if you're an entitled relative, search for an estate, refer or claim on an estate
Find out about the VAT liability of funeral services and other activities relating to the disposal of the remains of the dead.
Information on the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR).
This guide gives advice about the death of a British person in South Korea, including information on burial, cremation and repatriation.
Website of Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
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