The Law Commission’s consultation on Burial and Cremation began on 3 October 2024 and runs for 13 weeks until 9 January 2025. The consultation considers, among other things, the proposed reuse of old graves, regulation of burial grounds, and issues in cremation law like what should be done regarding sets of ashes left uncollected at funeral directors’ premises.
As part of the consultation they are holding in-person events across the country (these events will not include a hybrid/virtual option). These events will be an opportunity to:
- hear about their provisional proposals for reform from Professor Nick Hopkins, the Commissioner for Property, Family and Trust Law, and his team; and
- ask your questions about the Law commission’s provisional proposals and the issues raised in the Consultation Paper.
Please see below for the schedule of events. Full details of each event are available at the links provided. We are very grateful to the Universities of York, Cardiff, Birmingham and Bath for kindly hosting the events in those cities.
The Law Commission hope that you will be able to attend, and would be very grateful for any assistance you can provide in sharing this information with your networks.
- York: 11 November, 3.30pm-5pm. Click here for the link.
- Cardiff: 12 November 3.30-5pm. Click here for the link.
- London: 18 November 3-4.30pm. Click here for the link.
- Birmingham: 25 November 3.30pm-5pm. Click here for the link.
- Bath: 26 November 3.30-5pm. Click here for the link.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Law Commission at bcnfm@lawcommission.gov.uk with any questions about the events. Online-only events are also being planned for December, and information will be shared on them soon.