Hong Kong Regulations

CHINESE PERMANENT CEMETERIES RULES - RULE 14

Disinterment and removal of human remains on expiry of term

On the expiry of an initial term of 10 years, which is not extended, or if the
initial term is extended, on the termination of such extended term-

   (a)  the permittee shall disinter and remove the human remains buried in
        the exhumable lot allocated in accordance with rule 13;

   (b)  where the permittee does not disinter the human remains from an
        exhumable lot allocated in accordance with rule 13 the Board may
        disinter and remove the human remains if-

        (i)    the Board's intention to disinter has been published in the
               Gazette and in not less than 2 local Chinese newspapers; and

        (ii)   6 months has elapsed from the date of such publication.