On 01/12/15 10:36, johnfhhgen via wrote: > They *are* human remains: this recent judgement gives a good summary of > the law in the matter - > > http://www.ecclesiasticallawassociation.org.uk/index.php/judgmentlist/exhumation/astwoodcemetery/download That's ecclesiastical law which is quite different and doesn't apply outside churches, burial grounds, and similar. No-one is doubting you need permission to disturb a burial ground. Richard