This bill requires local councils to plan for enough burial ground space in their areas and protect that land from being used for other purposes. Councils must assess burial needs and manage capacity for the next 25 years.
A Bill to make provision about the inclusion of guaranteed burial ground space within Local Plans.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Lords
Stage: 3rd reading
Sponsored by: Lord Mohammed of Tinsley
Introduced: 2026-06-02