3(1)In the case of remains in relation to which paragraph 1(1) or (3) above applies, the nominated undertaker may remove the remains unless—U.K.
(a)it is required under paragraph 2(1) or (2) above to issue a licence for their removal, or
(b)not more than 28 days have passed since the issue under that provision of such a licence.
(2)In the case of remains in relation to which paragraph 1(4) above applies, the nominated undertaker may remove the remains and, if it does so, shall be treated for the purposes of this Act as acting under this paragraph and not under the licence under the M1Burial Act 1857.
(3)The nominated undertaker shall reinter any remains removed under this paragraph in a burial ground or cremate them in a crematorium.
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