[Rarebooks] FS: Burial Law in England in 1853

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Baker, T. THE LAWS RELATING TO BURIALS IN ENGLAND AND WALES...with Notes,
Forms, and Practical Instructions. London; W. Maxwell: 1855.

Up to about 1850 the state of burial law in England was virtually
nonexistent -quite literally, anything went, with resulting problems which
can be only too well imagined. Starting in 1850 a succession of Burial
Acts and Revisions were enacted that attempted to bring the chaos into
order and safeguard the health of the public and the dignity of the dead.
Baker, a barrister of the Inner Temple specializing in Burial Acts, has
here set forth the news laws in their entirety, with all the revisions
properly inserted.

Topics covered include the closure of old burial grounds; the appointment
of Burial Boards; proceedings of Burial Boards; the provision of new
burial grounds; the rights of parties regarding fees; registration of
burials; rating and protection of new burial grounds; reception and
conveyance of the dead; burial of poor persons; and regulation by the
Secretary of State. This is followed by the texts of the Acts, and that is
followed by a section of forms for various purposes.

A comprehensive and fascinating look at Victorian Burial Law reform.
Uncommon.

Hardcover. 4.5”x7.5”, v + 173 pages; publisher’s original black textured
cloth with gilt cover title; light internal soil; old bookplate; a very
nice copy. [09609] $350.00
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