Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 11 applied (with modifications) (22.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1451, art. 15(1), Sch. 3 para. 1(h)
2(1)In the case of remains in relation to which paragraph 1(1) above applies, the nominated undertaker shall issue a licence for the removal of the remains if—U.K.
(a)it receives an application in writing from a relative or personal representative of the deceased, and
(b)the application is received before the end of 56 days after the day on which notice relating to the remains is first published under paragraph (a) of that provision.
(2)In the case of remains in relation to which paragraph 1(3) above applies, the nominated undertaker shall issue a licence for the removal of the remains if—
(a)it receives an application in writing from a relative or personal representative of the deceased, and
(b)the application is received before the nominated undertaker has removed the remains under paragraph 3(1) below.
(3)For the purposes of sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) above, a person shall be taken to be a relative or personal representative of the deceased if the nominated undertaker is satisfied that he is or the county court has declared that he is.
(4)A licensee under this paragraph may remove the remains to which the licence relates and reinter them elsewhere or cremate them.
(5)The reasonable costs of removal and reinterment or cremation under this paragraph shall be paid by the nominated undertaker.
(6)An application for a declaration for the purposes of sub-paragraph (3) above shall be made to the county court for the district in which the remains are interred.
(7)In this paragraph, references to a relative of the deceased are to a person who—
(a)is a husband, wife, parent, grandparent, child or grandchild of the deceased, or
(b)is, or is a child of, a brother, sister, uncle or aunt of the deceased.