Decision

Proposals by the Law Commission to Reform Burial and Cremation Legislation

Decision Maker: Environment & Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 10, 2024

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.

Content: (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.