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Exhumations: Outline
Exhumations are generally rare. Exhumation of both buried and cremated remains requires a license from the Home Office.
Exhumations may occur for a number of reasons, including:
- movement from the original grave to a subsequently acquired family plot in the same or other cemetery;
- repatriation overseas to be buried along with other family;
- transfer from one cemetery scheduled for development to another; or
- court orders requiring further forensic examination.
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Further Information
Contact: General Enquiries
Email: generalenquiries@wellingborough.gov.uk
Telephone: 01933 229777
Fax: 01933 231542
Borough Council of Wellingborough, Wellingborough