Acts and Regulations

94-129 - General

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7(1)Where human remains are enclosed in a casket that is placed in a box, the grave shall be dug to a depth that allows at least 0.6 metres of soil to cover the box.
7(2)Where human remains are enclosed in a casket that is not placed in a box, the grave shall be dug to a depth that allows at least 0.9 metres of soil to cover the casket.
7(3)Where human remains are not enclosed in a casket or box, the grave shall be dug to a depth that allows at least 1.3 metres of soil to cover the human remains.