The Local Authorities' Cemeteries Order 1977

Identification marks and substitute memorials

14.  In respect of any grave levelled by them in exercise of the powers set out in article 16(2)(c), the burial authority may, and shall if so requested in writing by—

• the owner of a right described in article 10(1)(a)(i) or (ii) in respect of the grave, or

• a relative of any person buried in the grave,

within a year of the date specified in the notice under paragraph 3 (whether such owner or relative made objection under paragraph 11 or not), provide at their own expense such identification mark as they consider adequate.

15.  Where the burial authority remove from a grave either the whole of an existing tombstone or other memorial or the part thereof containing any material particulars they may, and shall if so requested by—

• the owner of the right to place and maintain, or the person granted permission (not expressed to be revocable) to place, the tombstone or other memorial, or

• a relative of any person buried in the grave,

within a year of the date specified in the notice under paragraph 3 (whether such owner or relative made objection under paragraph 9 or 10 or not), place on the grave at their own expense such memorial stone or tablet as they consider suitable.