Oakham cemetery services

If you request approval to re-open an existing grave to allow a second burial, we must confirm that the person to be buried has permission from the grave owner.

Grave ownership can be difficult to establish sometimes, particularly if there are competing interests from family members. The relationship with the grave owner or a valid will may help to clarify the issue.

Failing that, the order of family priority follows the order of succession within the rules of intestacy:

1. Living lawful husband, wife or civil partner of the original grant owner
2. Children of the original grant owner
3. Grandchildren of the original grant owner
4. Father and mother of the original grant owner
5. Grandparents of the original grant owner
6. Other people with an interest in the estate of the original grant owner

Step-children do not come into the order of succession.