HC Deb 01 November 1999 vol 337 cc57-8W
25. Mr. Bradshaw

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to change the regulations governing the cremation of body parts. [95014]

Mr. Boateng

Provided the body itself has been cremated and the necessary documentation is available, there appears to be no reason why the cremation of body parts removed in the course of a post mortem should not take place. Where the body was buried, separate cremation of the organs is not possible, but I am prepared to propose an amendment to the Cremation Regulations to facilitate their disposal in accordance with the family's wishes.