Burial and Ashes Disinterment

Burial Disinterment

Burial disinterment is not common. All applications for disinterment must be made in writing to a funeral director. It is an offence to conduct a disinterment without the appropriate paperwork from the Ministry of Health. Contact Council to seek further guidance.

Ashes Disinterment

An application must be made in writing to Council. Council must be provided with full details including the date of original interment. There are costs associated with disinterment. Please contact Council for further information.