After cremated remains have been buried in a graveyard, can they be dug up and scattered elsewhere?

Answer 1

Yes, you can generally exhume the cremated remains. This may occur when a family wishes to re-bury the remains in a family plot or move them to another cemetery -- or scatter the ashes.

Local regulation will dictate whether you can do this by speaking directly to those who maintain the plot or whether you need to seek legal permission.

Answer 2

Yes, with court or some type permission. My dad was recently cremated and buried. The container his ashes are in is supopsed to be sealed and airtight. I would think you would have to talk to a mortuary about how to get the container open. I don't think you're going to be able to just open it.

Answer 3

Yes, but you have to go through quite a complicated process. After my uncle was buried my cousin found a letter suggesting he had wanted to be cremated, and that was quite complicated, but also "doable", so I guess if they had been cremated already it would be much easier.

Answer 4

They can, but you have to go to court for permission to get the remains out of the graveyard - complicated process.

Answer 5

Need a court order to dis-inter the remains

Answer 6

I have never heard of ashes being buried in a graveyard, they are usually put in urns and taken home by relatives, or placed in special areas of the crematorium.[in urns]

Answer 7

Depends where you live and what is your relationship. Go to the admin of the Graveyard and speak to them.

Answer 8

As long as the box that the remains are in is still intact, then yes.

Answer 9

they have been doing it for centuries. but now adays you need a court order and grounds to have this done. just do the paper work and that way you won't get in trouble

Answer 10

if the remains are contained in an urn, sure it's possible - otherwise it's worm snacks.