Can I be buried on my own land?

clivejo

I would like to be buried on my own land but can't seem to find any information on this in Northern Ireland.

From what I can gather the EU Water Framework Directive might forbid this. Heavens forbid I decompose naturally and seep into a water course!

Does anyone have any experience with this, or point me in the right direction?

Dimey

My understanding is that you can't be buried but you could have your ashes sprinkled or buried on your own land.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/43-44/41

http://www.fbca.org.uk/

clivejo

This link seems to indicate that you can in England and Wales.

http://www.naturaldeath.org.uk/index.php?page=home-burial

Dimey

Ah yes. That's interesting.

So the big question still remains - does it apply to Northern Ireland too?

I guess a phone call to the Environment Agency in the morning is in order?

building_with_lego

Whenever I've seen a discussion of this nature someone always points out that having a corpse on the premises, even a legal one, can adversely affect the value of the property unless you are a long-dead noble.

Would you keep the property in the family? Sell it on? It may be something to think about.

Dimey

building_with_lego wrote: »

Whenever I've seen a discussion of this nature someone always points out that having a corpse on the premises, even a legal one, can adversely affect the value of the property unless you are a long-dead noble.

Would you keep the property in the family? Sell it on? It may be something to think about.

I'm picturing that Clivejo has a lovely big farm in Northern Ireland so he has plenty of room to bury his mortal remains in a remote setting with a beautiful view.

I hope my picture is right and its not a 20ft terrace garden Ha Ha!

clivejo

Yes its a farm, and plenty of wee corners to choose from! I was thinking at the bottom of an orchard. Easy got at with a digger and no hassle.

Dimey

Sounds perfect. :A

ILW

clivejo wrote: »

Yes its a farm, and plenty of wee corners to choose from! I was thinking at the bottom of an orchard. Easy got at with a digger and no hassle.

Would this be beside the first wife that "ran off" 15 years ago?

clivejo

I did wonder where she went to!

madbadrob

There is no restriction in England and Wales has to where you are buried so long as you have the land owners permission. The only restriction that is placed is that the grave site location must be giving to the local council so that it can be placed on a map for any future development reasons. I would think that this would be the same in Scotland and Ireland subject to some restrictions as cited

Rob