Decision details

Proposals by the Law Commission to Reform Burial and Cremation Legislation

Decision Maker: Environment & Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Allweddol decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To provide information on a review being undertaken by the Law Commission in relation to a reform in the legislation for burial, cremation and new funerary methods.

Decision:

(a)       That the Committee note the proposed changes to burial and cremation law that were being consulted upon by the Law Commission; and

 

(b)       That subject to the comments made by the Committee, it endorses the submission of the proposed response to the public consultation on behalf of Flintshire County Council. 

Report author: Katie Wilby

Publication date: 28/01/2025

Date of decision: 10/12/2024

Decided at meeting: 10/12/2024 - Environment & Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee

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