Council is involved in ensuring the exhumation poses no risk to public health.
Sometimes it may be necessary for human remains to be removed from their place of original interment. Exhumations are carried out with respect and dignity an only when the following consents have been obtained.
If the place of interment is a Church Cemetery then written consent should be obtained from both the Church and Council's Health and Built Environment Services. Council and the Police Service should also be notified of the planned date and time of exhumation.
If the place of interment is a Council Cemetery then consent should be obtained from the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland and Council's Health and Built Environment Services. Council and the Police Service should also be notified of the planned date and time of exhumation.
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If you would like further information, please contact us at Ballymoney Office, Riada House, 14 Charles Street, Ballymoney BT53 6DZ or Limavady Office, 7 Connell Street, Limavady, BT49 0HA