CEMETERY
Cemeteries involve sensitive and highly regulated property matters, including land ownership, maintenance responsibilities, and planning restrictions. We guide clients like councils and trusts through these legal complexities to ensure respectful, compliant, and sustainable management of cemetery sites.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Licence for rights relating to burial sites.
Advice on various statutory issues relating to the Brompton Cemetery.
Legal issues that may arise
Acquisition of suitable land.
Obtaining planning permission to use land as a cemetery.
Disposal of cemetery.
Erection of large structures on site including Mausoleums.
Easements and restrictive covenants over the use of cemetery land.
Service charge and maintenance considerations.
Planning inquiries.
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We are the UK’s largest and most experienced specialist real estate law firm, trusted by leading clients in the property sector for over 25 years.
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With over 75+ senior lawyers, each bringing an average of 25 years’ post-qualification experience from top-tier private practice and in-house roles, we offer unparalleled expertise across the full range of real estate legal services — including commercial property, planning, construction, environment, real estate finance, property litigation, and more.
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Our exclusive focus on real estate law uniquely positions us to support fellow professional services firms through our Real Estate Support solution. We deliver specialist legal expertise to the UK Top 30, silver circle firms, US Top 50, and the Big Four.
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Whether you’re a developer, investor, occupier, institution, or advisor, we provide clear, commercial, and responsive legal advice — helping you to get the job done.