Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984: Primary legislation governing public health aspects of burial and disposal of bodies, including measures to prevent spread of infectious diseases
Burial Act 1857: Fundamental legislation governing burial practices and regulations in England and Wales
Local Government Act 1972: Legislation defining local authorities' powers and responsibilities regarding burial grounds and cemeteries
Cremation Act 1902: Legislation governing alternative disposal methods to burial, which may need to be referenced in burial assistance documents
Local Authorities' Cemeteries Order 1977: Detailed regulations for management and operation of local authority cemeteries
Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment regulations: Regulations governing financial assistance for funeral and burial expenses through the Social Fund
Funeral Expenses Payment Regulations 2005: Specific regulations detailing eligibility and payment arrangements for funeral expense assistance
Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992: Framework legislation for social security benefits, including funeral payments
Human Rights Act 1998: Legislation protecting human rights, particularly Article 9 regarding freedom of religion and its application to burial practices
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination in provision of services, including burial arrangements
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental legislation affecting burial practices and cemetery management
Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016: Regulations governing environmental aspects of burial grounds and their management
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Data protection legislation governing handling of personal information in burial assistance documentation
Data Protection Act 2018: UK-specific data protection legislation complementing GDPR requirements
