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.
Contact:
Environmental Health
Environment and Regeneration
Waltham Forest Council
Sycamore House
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4JF
email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
tel 020 8496 3000
