Burials - Exhumation of Human Remains

Summary
This document provides the policy to be observed by NSW Health in receipt of an application to seek permission for approval of exhumation of human remains under clauses 25 to 28 Public Health (Disposal of Bodies) Regulation 2002. This policy directive will provide the conditions on which approvals may be granted for exhumation of human remains.

Date of Publication: 23 April 2008

Replaces: N/A
Author Branch: Environmental Health

This document applies to: NSW Dept of Health, Public Health Units

Audience: Environmental Health Officers

Distributed to: Environmental Health Officers of Local Councils, NSW Department of Health, Public Health Units

Review Date: 23 April 2013

File No: 08/1292

Status: Active

File link: Burials - Exhumation of Human Remains
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