http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Edw7/2/8/section/5Cremation Act 1902An Act for the regulation of the burning of Human Remains, and to enable Burial Authorities to establish Crematoria.1977-10-01texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-01-30Expert Participation2023-10-01 5No crematorium shall be constructed nearer to any dwelling-house than two hundred yards, except with the consent, in writing of the owner, lessee and occupier of such house, nor within fifty yards of any public highway, nor in the consecrated part of the burial ground of any burial authority.S. 5 amended as to Greater London by London County Council (General Powers) Act 1935 (c. xxxiii), s. 64 and Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1971 (c. xxviii), s. 7