Department of Health

Exhumations

The Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003 allows a person to apply to the department's Secretary for an exhumation licence to exhume or remove human remains from any place of interment.

Applying for an exhumation licence

Guidance for cemetery trusts, funeral directors and the public about the application process

Exhumation licence policy

When an exhumation licence is required and the basis for assessing applications for an exhumation licence.

Reviewed 12 November 2021

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Contact details

Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Cemetery Sector Governance Support GPO Box 4057, Melbourne, VIC 3001

50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Phone 1800 034 280
Fax 03 9096 9186
cemeteries@health.vic.gov.au
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