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Exhuming A Deceased Body: Outline

Exhumation of both buried and cremated remains generally requires a Home Office licence. An Environmental Health Officer must be present at the exhumation and supervises the event to ensure that respect for the deceased person is maintained and that public health is protected.

Related Contacts

Environmental Health

Tel: (01543) 462621

Fax: (01543) 462317

Environmental Health, Civic Buildings, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG

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