This question cropped up discussing pet burials. Someone said you need permission to bury larger pets. But we are now curious if you can bury a person in your garden with the correct authority / paperwork.
2007-03-12 03:51:19 · 14 answers · asked by CharlieC 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It can be done but i think you have to contact the local council for permission.
2007-03-12 03:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing in the law of burial which prohibits a burial in private or unconsecrated land, or which requires a coffin or service or permission from any government minister. A place of burial without fences or gravestones is not a cemetery in planning law and "subject to restrictive covenants, can be
established by any person without statutory authority, provided that no nuisance is caused."
The body of the deceased must be buried in such a manner that any part of the coffin is three feet below the ground. It would be prudent to contact the local environmental health department to advise them of the burial, although it is unlikely that they will wish to intervene.
It may also be wise to contact the Environment Agency regarding the burial, as no offensive matter from the grave should foul any stream, canal, reservoir, aqueduct, pond or watering places.
Contact should be made with the local utilities companies concerning any pipes or cables that may pass through the intended burial area. In general, it is advised to avoid being within 250 metres of any well or borehole or 10 metres of any standing or running water. Note that animal carcasses in a field normally have to be buried 250 metres from any human-consumption water supply, 30 metres from any other spring and 10 metres from any field drain.
A suitable site would have no water at the bottom of the grave when first dug. You may like to consult the Environment Agency on this matter, see below for contact details.
You would need to create a burial register to comply with Statute Law. This can simply be a notebook containing details of the deceased and preferably a simple map highlighting the location of the burial
You would also be issued with a certificate for burial (issued by a coroner or the Registrar of Births & Deaths).
2007-03-12 04:50:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indeed you can bury a person in your garden, however:-
You can only bury a maximum of one person and the death must be registered as normal
The burial must not interfere with a waterway or utility line
I also think that it has to be buried at a certain depth
2007-03-12 10:16:51 · answer #3 · answered by vdv_desantnik 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This used to be done in the UK in the past by Quakers, in particular. It is still not unusual in Africa. It is certainly permitted, but there are other considerations, such as the downturn in the value of the property and the risk of new owners not respecting the human remains, which deter most people from doing it. Here is a link setting out the rules. http://www.salford.gov.uk/living/bmd/deaths/planningfuneral/funeral-burial-on-private-land.htm
2007-03-12 04:18:55 · answer #4 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contrary to popular belief, the law does not necessarily prohibit DIY burial on private land (check with your local environmental health department for precise rules). You could be cremated or buried in your own garden, a local cemetery or in a woodland burial site.
see
http://www.wastebook.org/death.htm
for more details
2007-03-12 03:56:27 · answer #5 · answered by michelle a 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is generally not permitted. You would have to obtain a waiver. This is a public health issue. Pet burials are permitted.
2007-03-12 04:24:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow! why would someone want a human body in the backyard? Isnt it better at a cemetary? I mean it is designed for taht? But i guess if you want them that close ..you will need to look for any law related issue. you don't want someone to see you doing this and then think you did something wrong...
2007-03-12 04:01:54 · answer #7 · answered by GIGI 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At cad towers we have lots of people buried,some may still be alive,as it was only a few days ago I found a burglar in my home.Mother is in the lake.Their are a few maids who's hearts gave out,while helping Cad with his vigorous work outs......................."O" their are a couple of debt collectors as well........................ So you do not need a licence,just don't tell anyone.
2007-03-12 04:00:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
not sure....but when my dad passed away he was cremated...we had the vicar come to my moms house,he blessed the ground and put his ashes there...it is now slabbed with a small head stone :D
2007-03-12 05:26:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gross...good luck trying to sell the house afterwards!!!
2007-03-12 03:54:28 · answer #10 · answered by slipperypickle 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋