The Law Commission is reviewing the law related to burial and cremation, and is seeking public feedback on matters including:

• the provision of cemeteries and crematoria
• regulation of the funeral sector; and
• decision-making about death and burial.

An Issues Paper has been prepared to inform public consultation. This paper, The Legal Framework for Burial and Cremation in New Zealand: A First Principles Review is available at www.lawcom.govt.nz

The Commission is now embarking on a public consultation programme which includes hosting a series of public meetings throughout New Zealand. The schedule for these meetings can be viewed under related links on this page.

The objective of these meetings is to ensure members of the community have an opportunity to comment on the preliminiary reform proposals.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, 20 December 2013.