198 Provision of mortuaries and post-mortem rooms.E+W
(1)A local authority or a parish council may, and if required by the Minister shall, provide—
(a)a mortuary for the reception of dead bodies before interment;
(b)a post-mortem room for the reception of dead bodies during the time required to conduct any post-mortem examination ordered by a coroner or other duly authorised authority;
and may make byelaws with respect to the management, and charges for the use, of any such place provided by them.
(2)A local authority or parish council may provide for the interment of any dead body which may be received into their mortuary.