Transfer of Burial Rights.

Does your family currently hold title to a burial lair?

If so, it is important that the lair is not held in the name of a deceased family member as this has recently become a requirement in cemeteries administered by the council in North, East and South Ayrshire.

Cases where the lair holder has recently passed away present no immediate problem but situations have recently arisen where the lair owner has been deceased for some time. If this is the case, transfer of the burial rights must take place before permission is granted for interment.

This transfer required a statutory declaration to be written and signed in the presence of a J.P. or notary public. This can be a lengthy process and not one any recently bereaved families would want to get involved in whilst dealing with the difficulties of a family death. William Wallace & Son strongly advise that title deeds are checked now and any changes that are required be acted on immediately.

For more information on this issue, please contact us .