Published: 2021-12-05

Principles of burying the deceased in the polish legal system

Konrad Żurek
"Młody Jurysta" Czasopismo Studentów i Doktorantów Wydziału Prawa i Administracji UKSW
Section: Artykuły
https://doi.org/10.21697/mj.9489

Abstract

Death is an unavoidable part of human life. The posthumous tribute is the essence of the funeral rituals. Proper burial site, usually graveyard, or memorial service place expresses respect for the deceased. Burial procedures are regulated by both church and state law. At the moment the amendments to the Cemeteries and Burial Act of 1959 are being elaborated. Works greatly accelerated due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The aim of the article is to present and explain legal regulations of burial in polish law, including changes that have occurred in Poland as a result of the coronavirus pandemic

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Żurek, K. . (2021). Principles of burying the deceased in the polish legal system. "Młody Jurysta" Czasopismo Studentów I Doktorantów Wydziału Prawa I Administracji UKSW, (2), 14–28. https://doi.org/10.21697/mj.9489

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