Part III
Disposal of Dead Bodies
C1C247 Regulations about dead bodies.
1
The Secretary of State may make regulations imposing any conditions and restrictions—
a
with respect to means of disposal of dead bodies otherwise than by burial or cremation,
b
as to the period of time a body may be retained after death on any premises, or
c
with respect to embalming or preservation,
which may appear to be desirable in the interests of public health or public safety.
2
The power to make regulations under this section shall be exercisable by statutory instrument.