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Exhuming a Deceased Body

Exhumations are generally rare and tend to be very traumatic for the family involved. Arranging them can be a lengthy process which involves strict adherance to legal requirements and it can also be very costly. For these reasons it is always best to consult with all the relatives and appropriate people before proceeding.

If you decide you wish to proceed, your first step is to contact the staff at Milton Cemetery Office. They will advise on all aspects of the operation from the application to the appropriate legal authority, through to the exhumation itself.

You can telephone the Cemetery Office on 023 9273 2559 or email cemeteries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

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