144Order to generally specify cremation

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144 Order to generally specify cremation

An order under this Part must include a direction requiring the cemetery trust to arrange for the cremation of the bodily remains of the deceased poor person unless the Magistrates' Court or a coroner is satisfied that—

(a) the wishes or religious beliefs of the deceased poor person in relation to cremation are unknown; or

(b) cremation was contrary to the wishes or religious beliefs of the deceased poor person; or

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