I thought everyone would be interested in this bit of info, read on: Best Wishes Bernie Bernard Ratcliffe Bernie@Modbury.freeserve.co.uk ----- Original Message ----- From: Josef Kemper <J.Kemper@btinternet.com> To: <ESSEX-UK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 5:12 PM Subject: GRAVES IN UK > Hi Listers > > Just read this on Teletext. > > "Britain should re-use old graves to create more space in it's overcrowded cemetaries, an MPs' committee has said. > The Environment, Transport & Regional Affairs Committee suggests that remains are exhumed after a set period and re-interred deeper in the same grave. It is calling on Ministers to pass laws to re-use graves as soon as possible" > > It would be interesting to know what their idea of a "set period" is and if 'they' would be willing to have their own relatives dug up in this outrageous project. I also wonder just how many would be re-interred in a deeper grave or just abandoned on a scrap heap? > > Do we try to stop it before it's too late? > > Josi Kemper > >